CITY OF
NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing
the Month of
May
as
Older Adults
Month
May
2022
WHEREAS
,
the recognition of the month of May as Older Adults Month dates back to 1963 when
John F. Kennedy
formally recognized the month as a way to honor older Americans and
celebrate their contributions to our communities and our nation;
and
WHEREAS
,
in 2022, the
theme of Older Adults Month is “Age My Way” and offers an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities; and
WHEREAS,
in the United States, the population of people aged 65 and over is expected to grow from 35 million in 2000 to 88.5 million by 2050, taking the total share from 12 percent
to 20 percent of the total population
; and
WHEREAS,
in Napa County,
during the pa
st five years alone the under age 18 population has
decreased by 10%, while the 65
and older
population has increased 14% in that same
short period; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Napa
recognizes the increasing growth of the aging population and acknowledges the numerous social and economic benefits to building a community that is inclusive and meets the changing needs of residents as they age; and
WHEREAS
,
the City of Napa continues to work to assess and improve accessibility for and the inclu
sion of older adults and persons with disabilities to become a more livable, age -
friendly community; and
WHEREAS
,
the City of Napa is committed
to
providing
safe, walkable streets; age
-
friendly
housing and transportation options; access to needed services ; and opportunities for
residents of all ages to participate in community life
.
NOW THEREFORE
,
BE IT RESOLVED
, that I, Scott Sedgley,
Mayor of the City of Napa,
along with the City Council, do
hereby
recognize
May 2022
as
“
Older Adults
Month
”
in the City
of Napa and call upon all residents to celebrate
Older Adult
s and
support initiatives and
opportunities to create an
age
-
friendly community
.
Dated:
May
17 , 2022
SCOTT SEDGLEY
,
MAYOR
CITY
OF
NAPA
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