PHOENIX — Former Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed the month of May to be Older Americans Month to recognize older adults and their countless contributions, including those who have served and supported them as essential contributors, have supported and strengthed Arizona communities.
View text of the proclamation below
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WHEREAS, Arizona is proud to be called home to a growing number of older Americans who enrich our communities through their diverse life experiences; and
WHEREAS, Arizona continues to benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are included and encouraged to share their successes and stories of resilience; and
WHEREAS, Arizona recognizes the need to nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength, and continue to thrive in times of both joy and difficulty; and
WHEREAS, Arizona is devoted to and supports the expanding network of community partners in advocating for older adults, their families, and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, Arizona is committed to strengthening our communities by connecting with and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers and acknowledging their many valuable contributions to society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby proclaim May 2021 as
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
and encourage Arizonans to recognize older adults for their resilience including those who have served and supported them as essential contributors to the abounding strength of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona
GOVERNOR
DONE at the Capitol in Phoenix on this Fifteenth day of April in the year
Two Thousand and Twenty-One, and of the Independence of the United States of America
the Two Hundred and Forty-Fifth.
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
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