HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-05-11 Older American Mo 2021ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President &
District C Councilor
Caroline Bays
Councilor At Large
Anthony J. Donato,
Councilor At Large
John G. Gannon
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
District B Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2021 PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The City known as the Town of Watertown includes a growing number
of older Americans who have built resilience and strength over their lives through
successes and difficulties; and
WHEREAS: The City known as the Town of Watertown benefits when people of all
ages, abilities, and backgrounds are included and encouraged to share their successes
and stories of resilience; and
WHEREAS: The City known as the Town of Watertown recognizes our need to
nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength, and continue to thrive in times of both joy
and difficulty; and
WHEREAS: The City known as the Town of Watertown can foster communities of
strength by:
• creating opportunities to share stories and learn from each other;
• engaging older adults through education, recreation, and service; and
• encouraging people of all ages to celebrate connections and resilience.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown does hereby proclaim May 2021 to be Older Americans Month
and urges every resident to recognize older adults and the people who support them as
essential contributors to the strength of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I hereunto set my hand
And caused the Great Seal of
The Town of Watertown on this
11th day of May 2021.
Mark S. Sideris, Council President