Older Americans Month
Effective Date: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
WHEREAS, Alaska is home to more than 90,000 citizens over 60 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Alaska’s elders are valuable members of our society, and their wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and vast experiences can be effectively shared through interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations which enrich the lives of everyone involved; and
WHEREAS, the overall quality of life for older Alaskans can be greatly enhanced when others include elders in public and family life, creating opportunities for older Alaskans to interact with people of different generations, and providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults to participate in social activities in our communities; and
WHEREAS, our society is dependent upon intergenerational cooperation and support, and benefits from our collective efforts to serve older Americans; and
WHEREAS, Alaska is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence later in life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Parnell, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim May 2012 as:
Older Americans Month
in Alaska, and encourage citizens to take time to engage with older Alaskans, and to acknowledge their ongoing and valuable contributions to our communities.
Dated: April 26, 2012
