Feel free to customize this text for your own proclamation, or use it as a guide. Proclamations are typically signed and issued by prominent community or organizational leaders.
WHEREAS, Older Americans Month is observed nationally each May to celebrate the accomplishments of our older citizens and to express our gratitude for the contributions they have made, and continue to make, to our communities; and
WHEREAS, [Your city or geographic area] is home to [population number] older adults; and
WHEREAS, seniors in [Your city or geographic area] and around the state are shrugging off traditional stereotypes about aging; and
WHEREAS, Ohioans are living longer, healthier and more active lives than ever; and
WHEREAS, older Ohioans want to be engaged in their communities; and
WHEREAS, seniors today are volunteering, working and learning new skills to share their experiences and knowledge with others, while benefitting themselves;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [SIGNER'S NAME], [Title] of [Organization], proclaim
May 2009
Older Americans Month
and join the Governor of Ohio and the state's aging network in thanking our senior citizens for reinventing themselves and reinventing aging.
On this first day of May, 2009;
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WHEREAS, [Your city or geographic area] is home to [population number] older adults; and
WHEREAS, seniors in [Your city or geographic area] and around the state are shrugging off traditional stereotypes by reinventing aging and being more engaged than ever in society; and
WHEREAS, [Name of local agency or agencies serving seniors] serves and advocates for residents age 60 or older; and
WHEREAS, each May is celebrated nationwide as Older Americans Month, and
WHEREAS, Ohio sets aside a special day within Older Americans Month each year to celebrate seniors;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [SIGNER'S NAME], [Title] of [Organization], thank our senior citizens for being positive role models for all generations and hereby proclaim
May 19, 2009
Senior Citizens Day
On this 19th day of May, 2009;
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