PENNSYLVANIA, November 19 - PRINTER'S NO. 826

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

123

Session of

2021

INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, KEARNEY, BARTOLOTTA, BROWNE, J. WARD,

COLLETT, BROOKS, HUGHES, CAPPELLETTI, FONTANA, MARTIN, MUTH,

HAYWOOD, STREET, COSTA AND COMITTA, MAY 28, 2021

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MAY 28, 2021

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of May 2021 as "Older Americans Month" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Older adults deserve recognition for their gifts and

the sacrifices they have made on behalf of future generations;

and

WHEREAS, Each year since 1963, our nation has honored the

legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans during the

month of May; and

WHEREAS, This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Older

Americans Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B.

Johnson on July 14, 1965; and

WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act of 1965 continues to provide

nationwide coordinated community social services, technical

assistance, funding and other resources for the benefit of older

Americans; and

WHEREAS, The theme of this year's observance, "Communities of

Strength," celebrates the strength of older adults, with

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