RESOLUTION NO. 240448
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Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
RESOLUTION - Declaring May 2024, as Older Americans Month in Kansas City, Missouri.
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WHEREAS, May is Older Americans Month, a time for us to recognize and honor Kansas City, Missouri older adults and their immense influence on every facet of American society; and
WHEREAS, through their wealth of life experience and wisdom, older adults guide our younger generations and carry forward abundant cultural and historical knowledge; and
WHEREAS, older Americans improve our communities through intergenerational relationships, community service, civic engagement and many other activities; and
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate and live independently; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City, Missouri must ensure that older Americans have the resources and support needed to stay involved in their communities - reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and connectedness; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare May 2024, as Older Americans Month in Kansas City, Missouri; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Tina Uridge, Executive Director, Clay County Senior Services, Kristi Bohling-DaMetz, Director, Aging & Adult Services, Mid-America Regional Council, and Debra L. Gwin, Executive Director, Platte County Senior Fund, with the Mayor and Council urging every resident to recognize the contributions of our older citizens, help to create an inclusive society, and join efforts to support older Americans’ choices about how they age in their communities.
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