In Recognition of
Older Americans Month
May 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna includes a growing number of older Americans who contribute their time, wisdom, and experience to our community; and
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds have the opportunity to participate and live independently; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna recognizes the need to create a community that offers the services and supports older adults may need to make choices about how they age; and WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna provides senior transit services to assist our aging community in accessing medical appointments and living independently;
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna has utilized Measure E tax funds to aid in promoting programming for the Fortuna Senior Center and will continue to support efforts for the construction of their own facility to provide crucial services to Fortuna’s senior community;
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna appreciates and recognizes the efforts of the Fortuna Senior Center Board of Directors and their continued commitment to the seniors in Fortuna; WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna can work to build an even better community for our older residents by:
Not limiting our thinking about aging,
Exploring and combating stereotypes,
Emphasizing the many positive aspects of aging,
Inspiring older adults to push past traditional boundaries, and Embracing our community’s diversity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Tami Trent, Mayor of the City of Fortuna, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2023, to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to celebrate our older citizens, help to create an inclusive society, and accept the challenge of flexible thinking around aging.
SIGNED this 15th day of May 2023 at the City of Fortuna, in the State of California, and in witness thereof, the seal of Fortuna.
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Tami Trent,
Mayor, City of Fortuna