CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Older Adults Month
May 2024
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 2024, the theme of Older Adults Month is “Powered by Connection” which focuses on the profound impact that meaningful connections have on the well-being and health of older adults – a relationship underscored by the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community; 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, increasing the total share of older adults from 12 percent of the total population to 20 percent; and WHEREAS, in Napa County, during the past five years the under age 18 population has decreased by 10%, while the 65+ population has increased 14% in that same short period; and WHEREAS, the City of Napa recognizes the increasing growth and value 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 inclusion 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 2024 as “Older Adults Month” in the City of Napa and call upon all residents to celebrate Older Adults and support initiatives and opportunities to create an age-friendly community.
Dated: May 21, 2024
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA
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