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P R O C L A M A T I O N
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS, 2009’s theme is “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow”, reflecting a national focus on preventative efforts and programs enabling older adults to have better health as they age; and
WHEREAS, Lakewood’s older adults age 60 and over make up 18.6% of its approximately 148,000 residents, a higher percentage than the metro region; and
WHEREAS, nationally, by 2030, one in every five Americans will be age 60 or older; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the community to work together encouraging older adults to use the tools they need to stay physically and mentally healthy and engage in social activities; and
WHEREAS, Lakewood continues to recognize the importance of its parks, cultural and recreational programs, supportive services, and facilities as an enhancement to our older adult citizen’s quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council and the people of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, I, Bob Murphy, Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim May 2009 as
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
in the City of Lakewood.
Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Lakewood, this 16th day of April 2009 A.D.
Bob Murphy, Mayor
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