2026-0142
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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 growing number of older Americans who contribute their strength, wisdom, and experience to our community; and,
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcomed, included, and supported; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish recognizes our need to create a community that provides the services and supports older Americans' need to thrive and live independently for as long as possible; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish can work to build an even better community for our older residents by: planning programs that encourage independence, ensuring activities are responsive to individual needs and preferences, and increasing access to services that support aging in place; and,
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme for Older Americans Month is "Champion Your Health", which focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging, and encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2026, AS
"OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE EVERY RESIDENT TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR OLDER CITIZENS, HELP TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY, AND JOIN EFFORTS TO SUPPORT OLDER AMERICANS' CHOICES ABOUT HOW THEY AGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026, AS
"OLDER AMERICANS MONTH CELEBRATION DAY"
AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS IN THE PARISH TO JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES FROM 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM AT THE EDWARD A. DUFRESNE COMMUNITY CENTER IN LULING.
MATTHEW JEWELL WALTER PILI?
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
MICHAEL A. MOBLEY WILLIE COMARDELLE
COUNCILMAN A...
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