HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/01/2018 04Aiii Older Americans Month ProclamationITEM TITLE:
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
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Item No. A.iii.
For Meeting of: May 1, 2018
Older Americans Month proclamation
Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager
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Sheila Brogdon and Kathy Medford will accept the proclamation
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2018 Older ericans Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, The City of Y: • a, Was • on includes a community of older Americans
who enrich and strengthen our community; and
WHEREAS, The Ci0 r of Y; •• a, Was on is committed to engaging and supporting
older adults, their families, and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, The City of Ya • a, Was • on is committed to supporting older adults
as they take charge of their health, explore new opportunities and activities, and focus
on independence; and
EREAS, The City of Ya • a, Was • on acknowledges the importance of taking
part in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being — no matter
your age;
EREAS, The cio r of 17, Was
on can enrich the lives of individuals of older
adults by:
• Promoting home -and community-based services that support independent living
• Involving older adults in community planning, events, and other activities
▪ Providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and
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NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of The City of Ya • a, Was • on, hereby
proclaims May 2018 to be Older Americans Month, and urges every resident to take time
during this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as
influential and vital individuals who greatly contribute to our community.
Dated this day of 2018
Authorized Signature
City of Yakima, Washington