2009-0149
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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, older adults in Louisiana and throughout the Nation are an increasing population with evolving needs; and,
WHEREAS, older Americans are valuable members of our society who enhance our communities and personal lives; and,
WHEREAS, the increasing number of baby boomers reaching traditional retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and,
WHEREAS, our older citizens of today and tomorrow promise to be among the most active and involved older adult populations in our Nation's history; and,
WHEREAS, communities should work collaboratively to address older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges; and,
WHEREAS, it is crucial that communities modernize systems of care to help empower older Americans and give them more control over their own lives; and,
WHEREAS, communities can improve older citizens' overall quality of life by helping them make behavioral changes in their lifestyles that can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and injury; obtain the tools they need to make informed decisions about, and gain better access to, existing health and long-term care options in their communities; have more options to avoid placement in nursing homes and remain at home as long as possible; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of this year's theme for Older Americans Month, "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow."
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY, 2009, AS
"OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
IN THE PARISH OF ST. CHARLES, AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO TAKE TIME THIS MAY TO HONOR OLDER ADULTS AND THE PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND CITIZENS WHO CARE FOR THEM AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO STRENGTHEN THE SERVICES ST. CHARLES PARISH PROVIDES TO ITS OLDER ADULTS.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT...
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