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PRINTER'S NO. 710
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 95
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, SCHWANK, CULVER, KANE, COLLETT,
COMITTA, PHILLIPS-HILL, FONTANA, MARTIN, HAYWOOD,
SANTARSIERO, DUSH, HUGHES, BROWN, STEFANO AND CAPPELLETTI,
APRIL 30, 2025
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 30, 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" focuses on transforming how society perceives,
talks about and approaches aging while encouraging individuals
and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel
misconceptions; and
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WHEREAS, This theme encourages us to honor the contributions
of older adults and to explore the many opportunities for
staying active and engaged as we age; and
WHEREAS, There are many ways we can elevate and support
seniors across this Commonwealth, including creating forums for
older adults to share their stories, organizing age-inclusive
community events and fundraising on behalf of local programs
that serve older adults; and
WHEREAS, The Senate celebrates the breadth of experience
among older adults and values their transition into new phases
of life; and
WHEREAS, The Senate is committed to helping older adults live
longer, healthier lives in the communities of their choice for
as long as possible; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2025 as
"Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
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