Older Americans Month

WHEREAS, Alabama includes 933,919 citizens aged 60 and older; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the Area Agencies on Aging are committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence in later life; and

WHEREAS, the older adults in Alabama have an important role in sharing knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the history of our community through interactions with children, youth and adults from other generations; and

WHEREAS, the fruits of knowledge and experience can be effectively transferred from generation to generation through meaningful social interactions; and

WHEREAS, their interactions with family, friends and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved; and

WHEREAS, our state and communities can provide opportunities to enrich citizens young and old by emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life, creating opportunities for older Americans to interact with people of different generations and providing services, technologies and support systems that allow older adults to participate in social activities in the community:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2012, as

Older Americans Month

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 26th day of April 2012.

      

Governor Robert Bentley