CITY OF FRESNO Office of Council President Nelson Esparza and Council Vice President Tyler Maxwell Is hereby presented in honor of:
Older Americans Month
WHEREAS: May is nationally recognized as Older Americans Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements,
contributions,
and
enduring
legacy
of
older
Americans,
while
also
reaffirming
our
commitment
to
advancing
programs
and
opportunities
that
allow
seniors
to
live
with
dignity,
independence,
and
purpose;
and
WHEREAS: The City of Fresno proudly recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary and ongoing contributions of
older
Americans,
whose
wisdom,
resilience,
compassion,
and
leadership
continue
to
strengthen
our
community
through
volunteerism,
mentorship,
civic
participation,
cultural
preservation,
and
the
countless
ways
they
enrich
the
lives
of
residents
across
our
city;
and
WHEREAS: The West Fresno Family Resource Center and Dr. William Dailey Jr have long served as a vital pillar
within
the
Fresno
community
through
its
commitment
to
empowering
families,
supporting
underserved
residents,
and
connecting
individuals
with
critical
resources
and
services
that
promote
health,
stability,
and
opportunity;
and
through
its
hosting
of
the
annual
Senior
Symposium,
the
organization
further
demonstrates
its
dedication
to
uplifting
older
adults
by
providing
valuable
health
information,
educational
workshops,
community
resources,
and
meaningful
opportunities
for
connection
and
support;
and
WHEREAS: The City of Fresno is strengthened when residents of every age, ability, and background are welcomed,
valued,
and
encouraged
to
share
their
experiences,
wisdom,
and
resilience,
and
recognizes
the
importance
of
fostering
a
compassionate
and
inclusive
community
that
ensures
older
Americans
have
access
to
the
support
and
opportunities
needed
to
remain
active
and
connected
members
of
society;
and
WHEREAS: The City of Fresno remains committed to promoting a more inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly
community
by
investing
in
programs,
services,
and
infrastructure
that
empower
older
residents
to
live
healthy,
engaged,
and
fulfilling
lives.
This
commitment
is
exemplified
by
the
City’s
investment
in
a
state-of-the-art,
34,000-square-foot
senior
center
designed
to
foster
connection,
wellness,
lifelong
learning,
and
community
for
Fresno’s
older
American
population
for
generations
to
come.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, Council President Nelson Esparza, Council
Vice
President
Tyler
Maxwell,
and
the
Fresno
City
Council,
do
hereby
proclaim,
May
2026,
as:
“Older Americans Month” in the City of Fresno. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Seal of The City of Fresno, California, on this 21 st
day of May 2026 .