|
AGING AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS, Sandpoint is home to a large number of the more than 6,714 citizens 60 years of age or older in Bonner County;
and
WHEREAS, the older citizens of Sandpoint represent a dramatic trend in our nations demographic make up; and
WHEREAS, older persons are diverse, respected citizens who continue to contribute to our nations social and economic well-being;
and
WHEREAS, a growing number of baby boomers are rapidly becoming older citizens, and the number of individuals providing
care to family members and friends is expanding significantly; and
WHEREAS, the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead require us to think differently about health and long term care,
and work together to rebalance and modernize our current systems so that we may adequately plan for and address the needs
of current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, older persons are entitled to live lives of dignity and independence through:
Streamlined access to information and community services;
Information about cost-effective prevention practices and activities that will improve health and quality of life, and
Innovative, affordable options of care and support that will provide an array of choices about how and where to live.
NOW THEREFORE, I, RAYMOND P. MILLER of the Sandpoint, Idaho, do hereby proclaim May 2007 to be Older Americans Month and
urge all citizens to honor older adults, and those who care for them, during May and throughout the year. We urge all to promote
and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future.
Dated this 1st day of May 2007
Raymond P. Miller
By: RAYMOND P. MILLER, MAYOR
|
