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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No.A.iv.
For Meeting of: May 7, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Older Americans Month proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Cally Price,Assistant to the City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Sheila Brogdon to accept the proclamation.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: c City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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I Order Americans Month
Trocramation 2019
Southeast Washington ALTC Council of Governments WiPEREAS, the City of Yakima includes a
growing number of older Americans who enrich
our community through their diverse lift
experiences; and
FEREAS, the City of Yakima is
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connecting with and supporting older adults,
their families, and caregivers and
acknowledging their many valuable
contributions to society; and
FEREAS, the City of Yakima recognizes the importance of bringing together all
generations and engaging in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being
for the benefit of aff and
FEREAS, the City of Yakima can enhance the lives of older Americans in our community
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• '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 mentor
JVOW`IHIERETO12E, I Kathy Coffey, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the
Yakima City Council hereby proclaim May 2019 to 6e
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and urge every resident to take time during this month to recognize our older adults and the
people who serve them as essential and valuable members who greatly contribute to our
community.
Dated this 7th day of May, 2019
Kathy Coffey, Mayor