Active Aging Week (2009)

Active Aging Week

WHEREAS,  Active Aging Week is an annual health promotion event for older adults, their families and their friends and allows the participants to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere; and

WHEREAS,  the key messages of Active Aging Week encourage seniors to choose an active life to stay mentally and physically healthy as they age; and
 
WHEREAS,  there are countless adults 60 years and older living in the Commonwealth, and it is in the best interest of each individual and of the Commonwealth to help all seniors stay as healthy and independent as possible; and

WHEREAS,  the Commonwealth has committed to providing quality services to seniors, including health and leisure services, and Active Aging Week events, including community walks, health fairs and health lectures support these efforts; and

WHEREAS,  older adults who are physically and mentally healthy contribute to the Commonwealth as volunteers, mentors and role models; and

WHEREAS,  Active Aging Week supports the Commonwealth’s aging population, which is our fastest-growing population segment, and activities are hosted at multiple sites across the Commonwealth by private and government organizations working together for the mutual goal of improving the health and well-being of the Commonwealth’s older citizens;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Timothy M. Kaine, do hereby recognize September 21-27, 2009 as ACTIVE AGING WEEK in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.