City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
Santa Maria
All -America City
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WHEREAS, Active Aging Week is celebrated nationwide for all to appreciate the myriad of benefits of adopting a healthier lifestyle; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria observes Active Aging Week to inspire wellness through educational activities to convey the care and support of Santa Maria's older residents; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that social well-being and community enrichment benefits the City's active aging population; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has committed to providing quality services to seniors, including leisure services, exercise classes, health screenings, and fitness testing; and WHEREAS, active adults who are physically and socially healthy contribute to the City as volunteers, mentors, and role models; and
WHEREAS, for the past 12 years the City of Santa Maria has acknowledged Active Aging Week in its continuous effort to recognize that healthier decisions affect the quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria hereby proclaim October 3's through October 9'h, 2022, as
"ACTIVEAGING WEEK"
in the City of Santa Maria representing all the dimensions of wellness with a focus on physical activity, life enrichment, social wellbeing, and community engagement for the senior population and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 20" day of September 2022.
Alice M. Patin, Mayor