2016-0168
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Proclamation: “Older Americans Month”
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish includes a thriving community of older Americans who deserve recognition for their contributions to our nation; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish recognizes that older adults are trailblazers-advocating for themselves, their peers, and their communities-paving the way for future generations; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is committed to raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as possible; and,
WHEREAS, we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older adults successfully contribute to and benefit from their communities; and,
WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by:
• Promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and social involvement
• Emphasizing home and community-based services that support independent living
• Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions and experience of older adults; and,
WHEREAS, the 2016 theme for Older Americans Month is “Blaze a Trail”.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY, 2016, AS
"OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE EVERY RESIDENT TO TAKE TIME THIS MONTH TO ACKNOWLEDGE OLDER ADULTS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SERVE THEM AS POWERFUL AND VITAL INDIVIDUALS WHO GREATLY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016, AS
“OLDER AMERICANS MONTH CELEBRATION DAY”
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS IN THE PARISH TO JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES FROM 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM AT 626 PINE STREET IN HAHNVILLE.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
OLDERAMERICAN.PCL 2016