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File #: 2013-1558    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 5/23/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 5/23/2013
Enactment date: 5/23/2013 Enactment #: 365
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize all older Americans and proclaim May 2013 to be “Older Americans Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. HARRIS
Attachments: 1. 2013-1558.doc
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WHEREAS, in honor of Older Americans Month, the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the many contributions of its citizens aged sixty and older, their families, and their caregivers; and
 
WHEREAS, this year marks the 48th anniversary of the passage of the Older Americans Act, which established the Federal Administration on Aging (AoA) to direct resources and services to help our nation's older citizens; and
 
WHEREAS, our community can help older citizens continue to flourish by presenting opportunities for them to share their wisdom, experience, and skills, and by recognizing older adults as a valuable asset in strengthening American communities; and
 
WHEREAS, among the many fine senior living and community centers in the City of Pittsburgh, there are nine currently in Council District 1:
 
Brighton Heights Senior Center                  Riverview Manor Senior High Rise
Lynn Williams Apartments                  Sheptytsky Arms Senior High Rise
Northview Heights Senior High Rise            Steelworkers Towers
Pressley Street High Rise                  St. Ambrose Manor
Carnegie Library Senior Center            
 
WHEREAS, older citizens should be honored and celebrated for all that they have achieved and all their hard work and dedication to the City of Pittsburgh; and
 
WHEREAS, we urge everyone to promote and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize all older Americans and proclaim May 2013 to be "Older Americans Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.