HR 209 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.    1521

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 209
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY MADDEN, MENTZER, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, FREEMAN,
        PICKETT, BOROWSKI, SCHLOSSBERG, SCHMITT, PROBST, HILL-EVANS,
        VITALI, KHAN, GALLAGHER, HADDOCK, CERRATO, NEILSON, RIVERA
        AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, APRIL 28, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES,
        APRIL 28, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in
 2      Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, Each year since 1963, our nation has honored the
 4   legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans during the
 5   month of May; and
 6      WHEREAS, This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Older
 7   Americans Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B.
 8   Johnson on July 14, 1965; and
 9      WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act of 1965 continues to provide
10   nationwide coordinated community social services, technical
11   assistance, funding and other resources for the benefit of older
12   Americans; and
13      WHEREAS, The theme of this year's observance, "Flip the
14   Script on Aging," is focused on changing how aging is perceived,
15   talked about and approached in our society; and
16      WHEREAS, This theme encourages us all to challenge existing
 1   misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding aging; and
 2      WHEREAS, This theme further highlights how we all benefit
 3   when older adults are able to stay active and engaged in their
 4   communities; and
 5      WHEREAS, There are many ways we can elevate and support older
 6   adults across this Commonwealth, including creating forums for
 7   older adults to share their stories and organizing age-inclusive
 8   community events; and
 9      WHEREAS, Recognizing "Older Americans Month" is an
10   opportunity to acknowledge and honor the invaluable
11   contributions of older Americans at all times in our nation's
12   history, especially in this Commonwealth; and
13      WHEREAS, The House of Representatives celebrates the breadth
14   of experience and knowledge among older adults and values their
15   transition into new phases of life; and
16      WHEREAS, The House of Representatives is committed to helping
17   older adults live longer, healthier lives in the communities of
18   their choice for as long as possible, while breaking down
19   barriers in the process; therefore be it
20      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
21   month of May 2025 as "Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.




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