2019-0126
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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 enrich our community through their diverse life experiences; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is committed to strengthening our community by connecting with and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers and acknowledging their many valuable contributions to society; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish recognizes the importance of bringing together all generations and engaging in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the benefit of all; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish can enhance the lives of older Americans in our community by promoting home and community-based services that support independent living, involving older adults in community events and other activities, and providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor; and,
WHEREAS, the 2019 theme for Older Americans Month is "Connect, Create, Contribute".
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, 2019, AS
"OLDER AMERICANS MONTH"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE EVERY RESIDENT TO TAKE TIME DURING THIS MONTH TO RECOGNIZE OLDER ADULTS AND THE PEOPLE WHO SERVE THEM AS ESSENTIAL AND VALUABLE MEMBERS OF 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 24, 2019, 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 MARILY...
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