May 5, 2023
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors unanimously recognized May 2023 as Older Americans Month and the theme “Aging Unbound” during is April 12, 2023 regular meeting.
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The 2023 theme offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes.
RESOLUTION BY
THE PIKES PEAK AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS, the Pikes Peak Region includes a growing number of older Americans who have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes and difficulties; and
WHEREAS, the Pikes Peak Region benefits when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are included and encouraged to share their success and stories of resilience; and
WHEREAS, the Pike Peak Area Council of Governments recognizes our need to nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength, and continue to thrive in times of both joy and difficulty; and
WHEREAS, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments and the Area Agency on Aging can foster communities of strength by:
- Creating opportunities to share stories and learn from each other
- Emphasizing the many positive aspects of aging
- Inspiring older adults to push past traditional boundaries
- Exploring innovation in nutrition and transit services for our region
- Embracing our community’s diversity
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments recognizes May as Older Americans Month 2023 and the theme “Aging Unbound.”
RESOLVED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments this 12th day of April 2023, at Colorado Springs, CO
