HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Older Americans Month in Kittitas County (2)PROCLAMATION
OLDER AMERICAN’S MONTH
May 2022
WHEREAS: Kittitas County includes a growing number of 11,483 older Americans who
contribute their strength, wisdom, and experience to our community; and
WHEREAS: communities’ benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are
welcomed, included, and supported; and
WHEREAS: Kittitas County recognizes our need to create a community that provides the
services and supports older Americans need to thrive and live independently for as long as
possible; and
WHEREAS: Kittitas County can work to build an even better community for our older residents
by:
Planning programs that encourage independence.
Ensuring activities are responsive to individual needs and preferences.
Increasing access to services that support aging in place.
Now, therefore, the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington, do
hereby proclaim May 2022 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to recognize
the contributions of our older citizens, help to create an inclusive society, and join efforts to
support older Americans’ choices about how they age in their communities.
Dated this 3rdday of May, 2022.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Laura Osiadacz, Chairman
Cory Wright, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Brett Wachsmith, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board