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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, [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 can live full and satisfying lives and contribute to making the state a better place through caregiving, volunteerism, employment and family and community leadership; and
WHEREAS, just as older Ohioans are the foundations of their families, they can also be the cornerstones of their communities, serving as leaders, mentors and role models; and
WHEREAS, older Ohioans support their communities through volunteering, caregiving and other activities; and
WHEREAS, older Ohioans are integral to a strong economy and can be valuable assets to employers through re-careering, re-entering the market, getting job training and more;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [SIGNER'S NAME], [Title] of [Organization], proclaim
May 2008
Older Americans Month
and join the Governor of Ohio and the state's aging network in thanking our senior citizens for being positive role models for all generations.
On this first day of May, 2008;
[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, seniors in [Your city or geographic area] and around the state can live full and satisfying lives and contribute to making the state a better place through caregiving, volunteerism, employment and family and community leadership; and
WHEREAS, seniors are increasingly loving life, helping others and supporting communities; 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 20, 2008
Senior Citizens Day
On this 20th day of May, 2008;
[Signer's name, title and organization should follow signature]
Ohio Department of Aging