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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20260610-010: National Senior Citizens Day– August 21st WHEREAS, older adults contribute immeasurably to the cultural, civic, economic, and social vitality of Austin through volunteerism, caregiving, mentorship, public service, and lifelong achievement1; and WHEREAS, National Senior Citizens Day2 provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our community; and WHEREAS, many older adults continue to strengthen Austin through employment, community leadership, artistic expression, advocacy, and intergenerational engagement3; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to fostering an Age-Friendly community where older adults can live safely, remain engaged, and age with dignity and independence; and WHEREAS, supporting the health, inclusion, transportation, housing, nutrition, and social well-being of older adults benefits the entire community4. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Aging encourages the Austin City Council to proclaim August 21st as “National Senior Citizens Day” in Austin, Texas and encourage Austinites to recognize and celebrate the contributions, leadership, volunteerism, caregiving, experience, and resilience of older adults who strengthen the social, cultural, civic, and economic fabric of Austin. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ 1 Older Adults Contributing to Society: Why It Matters, September 20, 2024 2 Created by President Ronald Reagan through Proclamation 5847 in 1988 and since designated by the Administration for Community Living 3 Recognizing the value that older adults bring to our communities | 2Life Communities, April 2025 4 Report to Congress - Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging