Item 11. OAM Proclamation 2024 Final Draft — original pdf

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Older Americans Month 2024 Proposed Mayor’s Proclamation Be it known that Whereas, Older Americans Month is observed nationally to encourage older adults to CONNECT through social participation, CREATE by engaging in activities that promote healthy learning, and CONTRIBUTE time, talent, and life experience to others; and Whereas, The 2024 theme for Older Americans Month is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on health and wellbeing; and Whereas, Austin includes a growing number of Older Americans who enrich our community through their strength, wisdom, and diverse life experiences, and the City of Austin is committed to acknowledging their many valuable contributions to society; and Whereas, The City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Action Plan strives to make our city more equitable for older adults with strategies to encourage them to be involved in the community, and efforts towards providing the services and support older Americans need to thrive and live independently for as long as possible; and Whereas, The City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Action Plan and the Commission on Aging strive to explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues in alignment with the theme of Older Americans Month 2024; and Whereas, The City of Austin recognizes the importance of bringing together all generations to engage in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for the benefit of all, and recognizes that communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcomed, included, and supported; Now, therefore, I, Kirk Watson, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas do hereby proclaim The Month of May 2024 as Older Americans Month in Austin.