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PRINTER'S NO. 2360
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 330
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MADDEN, BRENNAN, RIVERA, VITALI, SANCHEZ, HILL-
EVANS, M. MACKENZIE, FREEMAN, PROBST, HOWARD, NEILSON, MAYES,
CONKLIN, MENTZER, FRANKEL AND PARKER, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Ageism refers to the stereotypes, prejudice and
discrimination toward others based on age; and
WHEREAS, More than 90% of older adults say they regularly
experience some form of ageism; and
WHEREAS, The fastest growing demographic in this Commonwealth
is older adults 85 years of age and older; and
WHEREAS, Ageism toward older adults affects their health and
longevity, financial well-being and the economy of Pennsylvania;
and
WHEREAS, Creating awareness of and actively preventing ageism
in education, employment, housing and health care benefits all
individuals; and
WHEREAS, It is up to all of us to ensure that older adults
are respected and portrayed as capable, competent, effective and
valued in all areas of society; and
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WHEREAS, Ageism awareness and preventing ageism is beneficial
to all residents of this Commonwealth by improving quality of
life within Pennsylvania; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October
9, 2025, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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