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HJ146 • 2026

Commending the Rotary Club of Orange.

Commending the Rotary Club of Orange.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Scott, P.A.
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about how the Rotary Club of Orange interacts with LOWLINC beyond their partnership in Age Better Orange.

Praise for Rotary Club of Orange

This bill praises the Rotary Club of Orange for their Age Better Orange program, which supports healthy aging among seniors.

What This Bill Does

  • Says nice things about the Rotary Club of Orange.
  • Talks about how they started a program called Age Better Orange to help older people in the community.
  • Explains that Age Better Orange teaches important information about staying healthy and safe as you get older.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Rotary Club of Orange
  • Seniors in the Orange community who use Age Better Orange

Terms To Know

Age Better Orange
A program by the Rotary Club of Orange that helps older people learn about health and safety.
LOWLINC
An organization that supports older adults to live independently at home with services like health programs and social activities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or make new rules, it just says nice things about the Rotary Club of Orange.
  • It only affects people in the Orange community who are part of Age Better Orange.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 House

    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ146ER)

  2. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Received

  4. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

  5. 2026-02-23 House

    Engrossed by House

  6. 2026-02-23 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  7. 2026-02-16 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107187D

Official Summary Text

Commending the Rotary Club of Orange.

Current Bill Text

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Commending the Rotary Club of Orange.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Rotary Club of Orange launched the Age Better Orange educational series to support healthy aging in the community by raising awareness of dementia, promoting safety, and connecting seniors with helpful resources and support services; and
WHEREAS, through Age Better Orange, the Rotary Club of Orange offers practical information and clear pathways to support in a welcoming environment; the bi-monthly sessions are free to attend and feature engaging speakers and presenters discussing a variety of topics; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Orange developed Age Better Orange in partnership with LOWLINC, which empowers older adults to live fully and independently in their homes through member services, health and wellness programs, social connection, and TRIAD, a community policing program that helps prevent seniors from becoming victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, the Age Better Orange program is emblematic of Rotary International's mission to place “Service Above Self” and reflects the Rotary Club of Orange's understanding of the community's needs and dedication to addressing them with innovative, effective solutions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Rotary Club of Orange for its work to enhance the lives of senior members of the Orange community through the Age Better Orange program; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Rotary Club of Orange as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the organization's commitment to helping older adults age with dignity and stay engaged in community life.