TOWN OF FAIRFAX PROCLAMATION
AGEISM AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) toward others based on age; and WHEREAS, there are an estimated 2398 older adults in the Town of Fairfax who are sixty and over who are impacted by ageism; and
WHEREAS, ageism toward older adults affects their health and longevity, financial wellbeing and the economy of the Town of Fairfax; and WHEREAS, preventing ageism in education, employment, housing, and healthcare will benefit all; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that it is up to all of us to ensure that older adults are respected and portrayed as capable, competent, effective, and valued in all areas of society; and WHEREAS, ageism awareness and preventing ageism is beneficial to all citizens of the Town of Fairfax by improving quality of life within the Town of Fairfax, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax that October 7th, 2023 is Ageism Awareness Day in the Town of Fairfax.
Signed and dated this 4th day of October 2023,
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Chance Cutrano, Mayor of Fairfax
AGENDA ITEM #15