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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.bAugust 28, 2013 © Item No. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2013 AS SENIOR CENTER MONTH IN LAKEVILLE Overview Senior Center Month is celebrated nationwide during September. This celebration aims to increase public awareness of programs and services available for mature adults aged 50 and over and encourage participation in Senior Center programs. This special month honors senior citizens and senior centers for assisting seniors by utilizing their experience, skills and knowledge and enabling their continued contributions to their communities. The Lakeville Senior Center and its members are a great asset to Lakeville. Ted Billy, President of the Lakeville Senior Citizens Organization and Doreen Machin, Secretary, will be present to receive the proclamation. Staff is requesting City Council consider approval of a proclamation establishing September 2013 as Senior Center Month in Lakeville. The 2013 theme is "Senior Centers: Experts at Living Well." Proclamation Whereas, mature Americans are significant members of our society, investing their wisdom and experience to help enrich and better the lives of younger generations, Whereas, the Lakeville Senior Center has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality and commitment of the mature residents of the City of Lakeville, and Whereas, through the wide array of services, programs and activities, the Lakeville Senior Center empowers Lakeville citizens aged 50 and older to contribute to their own health and well -being and the health and well -being of their fellow citizens of all ages, and Whereas, the Lakeville Senior Center affirms the dignity, self -worth and independence of mature persons by facilitating their decisions and actions, tapping their experiences, skills and knowledge and enabling their continued contributions to the community. Therefore, the City Council of the City of Lakeville, hereby proclaims September 2073 as Senior Center Month and calls upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions of the Lakeville Senior Center participants and the special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every day to enhance the well -being of the mature citizens of our community. Proclaimed this 3r day of September, 2013. Matt Little, Mayor