2009-J4719

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim May 2010 as Older Americans Month in the State of New York

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2009-J4719


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 2010 as Older Americans Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Older Americans bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2010 as Older Americans Month in the
State of New York in recognition of the contributions Older Americans
have made, and continue to make, on behalf of their communities, State,
and nation; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 50 years, the month of May has, by Presidential
Proclamation, been recognized, first as Senior Citizens Month and since
1980, as Older Americans Month, to honor and celebrate the merits and
achievements of our nation's seniors; and
WHEREAS, Older Americans Month is a celebration of our past, our pres-
ent and our future; it is a time to commemorate the exceptional contrib-
utions Older Americans have made, and continue to make, to the welfare
and advancement of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing and celebrating the diversity and vitality of
today's Older Americans, the theme for Older Americans Month 2010 is
"Age Strong, Live Long!"; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of Older Americans Month serves as a reminder
of the challenges and rewards the future holds and that we must work to
ensure that older New Yorkers are able to continue to enjoy their
longevity and that they are able to do so with dignity; and
WHEREAS, Older Americans Month is an opportunity to celebrate the
changing face of aging and to pay tribute to our senior citizens to whom
a debt of gratitude is owed for all they have done and for all they do,
sharing their wisdom and experience, strengthening and enriching our
State, our nation and our world; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2010 as Older
Americans Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 16 / Apr / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 20 / Apr / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 20 / Apr / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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