"Older Ohioans - Connecting Communities"
Sample Proclamations
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.
Older Americans Month
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, the 2011 theme for Older Americans Month in Ohio is "Older Ohioans - Connecting Communities;" and
WHEREAS, [Your city or geographic area] is home to [population number] older adults; and
WHEREAS, elders in [Your city or geographic area] and around the state play a vital role in weaving a unique and lasting community fabric; and
WHEREAS, our elders are living longer, healthier and more active lives than ever; and
WHEREAS, our elders want to remain in their communities, connected to their friends and family, as long as possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [SIGNER'S NAME], [Title] of [Organization], proclaim
May 2011
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, 2011;
[Signer's name, title and organization should follow signature]
Senior Citizens Day
WHEREAS, [Your city or geographic area] is home to [population number] older adults; and
WHEREAS, elders in [Your city or geographic area] and around the state play a vital role in weaving a unique and lasting community fabric; and
WHEREAS, our elders are living longer, healthier and more active lives than ever; and
WHEREAS, our elders want to remain in their communities, connected to their friends and family, as long as possible; and
WHEREAS, each May is celebrated nationwide as Older Americans Month, and
WHEREAS, the 2011 theme for Older Americans Month in Ohio is "Older Ohioans - Connecting Communities;" 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 17, 2011
Senior Citizens Day
On this 17th day of May, 2011;
[Signer's name, title and organization should follow signature]
