Pennsylvania HR 209: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1521
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 209
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MADDEN, MENTZER, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, FREEMAN,
PICKETT, BOROWSKI, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHMITT, PROBST, HILL-EVANS,
VITALI, KHAN, GALLAGHER, HADDOCK, CERRATO, NEILSON, RIVERA
AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, APRIL 28, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES,
APRIL 28, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Each year since 1963, our nation has honored the
legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans during the
month of May; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Older
Americans Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B.
Johnson on July 14, 1965; and
WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act of 1965 continues to provide
nationwide coordinated community social services, technical
assistance, funding and other resources for the benefit of older
Americans; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's observance, "Flip the
Script on Aging," is focused on changing how aging is perceived,
talked about and approached in our society; and
WHEREAS, This theme encourages us all to challenge existing
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misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding aging; and
WHEREAS, This theme further highlights how we all benefit
when older adults are able to stay active and engaged in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, There are many ways we can elevate and support older
adults across this Commonwealth, including creating forums for
older adults to share their stories and organizing age-inclusive
community events; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing "Older Americans Month" is an
opportunity to acknowledge and honor the invaluable
contributions of older Americans at all times in our nation's
history, especially in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives celebrates the breadth
of experience and knowledge among older adults and values their
transition into new phases of life; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is committed to helping
older adults live longer, healthier lives in the communities of
their choice for as long as possible, while breaking down
barriers in the process; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
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