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To Recognize May as Older Americans Month in the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Columbus is a community that includes over 65,000 citizens aged 65 and older; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Columbus are among of our most "treasured resources," united by historical experiences, strengthened by diversity, and interpreting events through varied perspectives and backgrounds to bring wisdom and insight to our community; and
WHEREAS, increasing numbers of adults are reaching retirement age and remaining strong and active for longer than ever before; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Columbus deserve recognitions for the contributions they have made and will continue to make to the culture, economy, and character of our community and our nation; and
WHEREAS, our community can provide that recognition and respect by improving the quality of life for older Americans by: increasing their opportunities to remain active and engaged in community life, providing individualized services and support systems to maintain the dignity, independence, and self-determination of older Americans as they age, combating ageist attitudes by honoring their past, present, and future contributions; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That May 2010 be recognized as Older Americans Month, a time that every citizen is encouraged to honor our older adults and the professionals, family members, and volunteers who care for many of them. Our recognition and involvement of older Americans can enrich our entire community's quality of life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in recognition of their continued efforts to increase older resident's opportunities to remain active and engaged in community life by providing individualized services and support systems to maintain the dignity, independence, and self-determination of older residents as they age and combating ageist attitudes by honoring past, present, and future contributions of older Americans not just in our own community, but the entire country.