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OLDER AMERICANS MONTH <br /> MAY 2o06 <br /> WHEREAS, our community is blessed with the wisdom and grace of older <br /> individuals. <br /> WHEREAS, maintaining health, relationships and sense of purpose for older <br /> adults is vital to our community as they fill many social roles, such <br /> as consumers,volunteers, leaders and workers. <br /> WHEREAS, keeping older adults connected to the community is essential for <br /> their well being and benefits us all. <br /> WHEREAS, while the majority of older adults in the U.S. are thriving, a smaller, <br /> yet sizeable, minority have multiple issues such as poor health, <br /> limitations in daily activities and limited inadequate incomes. <br /> WHEREAS, the older people will become a much larger percentage of the <br /> population of Boulder County as the baby boom generation ages. <br /> WHEREAS, the number of older adults (ages 60+) in Boulder County is <br /> forecasted to increase from 11% of the total population to 23% of <br /> the total population over the next 25 years. <br /> WHEREAS, responding to our aging population will require changes in attitude, <br /> cultural expectations and social policies. <br /> WHEREAS, adopting the county-wide "Greeting Our Future" initiative at the <br /> local level by implementing the Good Neighbors program to: <br /> Address basic needs <br /> Optimize physical and mental health and well-being <br /> Promote social and civic engagement <br /> Maximize independence and support caregivers. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Charles Sisk, hereby proclaim <br /> May as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN LOUISVILLE, <br /> COLORADO and call on all citizens to join with us in saluting and <br /> acknowledging the contribution of Louisville's diverse, unique and <br /> vibrant older population during My and throughout the year. <br /> DATED this end day of May 2006. r <br /> t <br /> UIS. ‘N C arfes is , Mayor <br /> ATTE` '' ��� ,# <br /> / 1* <br /> O Nancy Varr , City Clerk <br /> •............ <br /> ,r <br />