2005 05 03 Older Americans Proclamation

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OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2005 WHEREAS, our community is blessed with the wisdom and grace of older individuals. WHEREAS, maintaining health, relationships and sense of purpose for older adults is vital to our community as they fill many social roles, such as consumers, volunteers, leaders and workers. WHEREAS, keeping older adults connected to the community is essential for their well being and benefits us all. WHEREAS, while the majority of older adults in the U.S. are thriving, a smaller, yet sizeable, minority have multiple issues such as poor health, limitations in daily activities and limited inadequate incomes. WHEREAS, the older people will become a much larger percentage of the population of Boulder County as the baby boom generation ages. WHEREAS, the number of older adults (ages 6o+) in Boulder County is forecasted to increase from 11% of the total population to 23 % of the total population over the next 25 years. WHEREAS, responding to our aging population will require changes in attitude, cultural expectations and social policies. WHEREAS, adopting the Elder -Friendly Community model, the City of Louisville will be prepared to both meet the needs and access the strengths of its older population addressing basic needs; optimizing physical and mental health and well-being; promoting social and civic engagement; and maximizing independence for the frail and disabled. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Charles Sisk, hereby proclaim May as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN LOUISVILLE, COLORADO and call on all citizens to join with us in saluting and acknowledging the contribution of Louisville's diverse, unique and vibrant older population during May and throughout the year. DATED this 3rd day of May 2005. /W Charles Sisk,ayor ATTEST: SEAL,', 4-e4A Ua ancy Varra, ity Clerk ®t0