HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-097-3202 Older AmericansRESOLUTION NO. 2017 -97 -3202
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY AS OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our
nation's celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM), and
WHEREAS, ACL designed the 2017 OAM theme, Age Out Loud, to give aging a
new voice, one that reflects what today's older adults have to say, and
WHEREAS, this theme shines a light on many important trends, and
WHEREAS, more than ever before, older Americans are working longer, trying
new things, and engaging in their communities, and
WHEREAS, they are taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on
independence, and advocating for themselves and others, and
WHEREAS, what it means to age has changed, and OAM 2017, is a perfect
opportunity to recognize and celebrate what getting older looks like today, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis is encouraging the community to
amplify the many voices of older Americans and raise awareness of vital aging issues in
Miami Gardens and across the country,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: RECOGNITION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby recognizes May as Older Americans Month in the City of Miami Gardens.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 24, 2017.
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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RONETTA TAYLOR MC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS
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VOTE: 6 1—a
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D.
✓(Yes)
(No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis
(Yes)
(No) / G+?er4'_,Vt_
Councilman Rodney Harris
✓ (Yes)
(No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom
✓(Yes)
(No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson
✓ (Yes)
(No)
Councilman David Williams Jr
v (Yes)
(No)
Resolution No. 2017 -97 -3202
City of Miami Gardens
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18605 NW 27`h Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Council Meeting Date:
May 24,207
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Councilwoman Lisa C.
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S}Im Tide:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation's celebration of Older
Americans Month (OAM). ACL designed the 2017 OAM theme, Age Out Loud, to give aging a new
voice — one that reflects what today's older adults have to say.
This theme shines a light on many important trends. More than ever before, older Americans are working
longer, trying new things, and engaging in their communities. They are taking charge, striving for
wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. What it means to age has
changed, and OAM 2017, is a perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate what getting older looks like
today.
18605 NW 27`h Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis is encouraging the community to amplify the many voices of older
Americans and raise awareness of vital aging issues in Miami Gardens and across the country.
F- Proposed Action:
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approves the resolution recognizing May as Older
Americans Month in Miami Gardens.