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Resolution 13- 48
Resolution of the City of Elk River Proclaiming September 2013 as
National Senior Activity Center Month
WHEREAS, older Americans are significant members of our society,investing their
wisdom and experience to help enrich and better the lives of younger generations; and
WHEREAS, the Ells River Senior Activity Center has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the
creativity, energy,vitality, and commitment of the older residents of Elk River,Minnesota;
and
WHEREAS, through the wide array of services,programs, and activities, senior centers
empower older citizens of Elk River,Minnesota to contribute to their own healtb and tivell-
being and the health and well-being of their fellow citizens of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Elk River Senior Activity Center in Ells River, Minnesota affirms the
dignity, self-worth, and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and
actions;tapping their experience,skills, and knowledge; and enabling their continued
contributions to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I.Mayor John J. Dietz, do hereby
proclaim September 2013 as National Senior Activity Center Month and call upon all
citizens to recognize the special contributions of the senior activity center participants and
the special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every day to enhance the`yell-being
of the older citizens of our community.
Passed and adopted this 19th day of August, 2013.
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Jol -jo. Dietz, May r
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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