PRINTER'S NO. 822
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
111
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, BLAKE, FONTANA, SABATINA, GREENLEAF,
BROWNE, BROOKS, DINNIMAN, AUMENT, BREWSTER, FARNESE, SCHWANK,
HUTCHINSON, RAFFERTY, YUDICHAK, COSTA, MENSCH, HUGHES AND
BOSCOLA, MAY 9, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 9, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2017 as "Older Americans Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Older adults deserve recognition for their gifts and
sacrifices made on behalf of future generations; and
WHEREAS, Each year since 1963, our nation has honored the
legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans during the
month of May; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the Older
Americans Act, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in
1965; and
WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act continues to provide
nationwide coordinated community social services, technical
assistance, funding and other resources for the benefit of older
Americans; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's observance, "Age Out Loud,"
gives older Americans the opportunity to highlight the many
important issues and trends that affect older Americans; and
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WHEREAS, Medical and technological innovations have promoted
greater longevity and social inclusion; and
WHEREAS, Home-based services and community-based services
have further supported independent living; and
WHEREAS, The Senate celebrates the breadth of experience
among older adults and values their transition into new phases
of life; and
WHEREAS, The Senate is committed to helping older adults live
longer, healthier lives in the communities of their choice for
as long as possible; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of May 2017 as
"Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
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