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Older Americans Month <br /> May 2004 <br /> Whereas, our community is blessed with the wisdom and grace of older individuals; <br /> and, <br /> Whereas, older adults fill many social roles, such as consumers, volunteers, leaders <br /> and workers; and, <br /> Whereas, keeping older adults connected to the community is essential for their well <br /> being and benefits us all; and, <br /> Whereas, maintaining health, relationships and sense of purpose for older adults is <br /> vital to our community; and, <br /> Whereas, older adults are, as citizens and community members, entitled to lives of <br /> dignity and independence, free from the fears, myths, and misconceptions <br /> about aging; and, <br /> Whereas, as American grows older, our community must strive to understand and <br /> address the evolving challenges and needs or our older citizens and the <br /> people who care for them; and, <br /> Whereas, as the theme for Older Americans Month 2004 is "Aging Well, Living <br /> Well", older adults of Louisville are celebrated and recognized for living <br /> longer, healthier, and more productive lives. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Charles Sisk, hereby proclaim <br /> May as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN LOUISVILLE, COLORADO and call <br /> on all citizens to join with us in saluting and acknowledging the contribution of <br /> Louisville's diverse, unique and vibrant older population during May and throughout the <br /> year. <br /> D is 18th day of May 2004. <br /> 001S1/14 `‘ <br /> tip',, <br /> 0F. IA <br /> �l'� I / Char e L. Sisk, ayor <br /> I1 :_ ► altAgi <br /> ancy Varr:, City Clerk <br />