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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh joins the Nation in declaring the month of MAY as "Older Americans Month"; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 42nd Anniversary of the passage of the "Older Americans Act" by the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh wishes to celebrate the many contributions of its citizens age sixty and older, their families, and their caregivers; and
Whereas, there are 10 Senior High Rises currently in Council District 1:
Brighton Heights City Senior Center Pressley Street High Rise
Carnegie Library Senior Center Riverview Manor Senior High Rise
East North Side Senior Center Sheptsky Arms High Rise
Lynn William Senior Apartments Steelworkers Towers High Rise
Northview Heights Senior Center St. Ambrose High Rise
WHEREAS, America's aging population reached a turning point in 2006 as one of our nation's largest generations, the baby boomers, started turning 60-becoming eligible for programs under the Older Americans Act; and
WHEREAS, all Older Americans should be honored and celebrated for all that they have achieved and all their hard work and dedication to the City; and
WHEREAS, we urge all to promote and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future.
Now therefore BE IT RESOVED THAT The Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize all the Older Americans and proclaim May 2007 to be "Older Americans Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS
Co-Sponsored by Council Members: Len Bodack, Twanda Carlisle, Dan Deasy, Jeffrey Koch, Jim Motznik, William Peduto and Douglas Shields