PRINTER'S NO. 1614
No. 159 Session of 1999
INTRODUCED BY LYNCH, SCHULER, ARGALL, BEBKO-JONES, BELARDI,
BELFANTI, BENNINGHOFF, CALTAGIRONE, CAPPABIANCA, CAWLEY,
CIVERA, CLARK, L. I. COHEN, M. COHEN, DALLY, DEMPSEY,
DeWEESE, DONATUCCI, FARGO, FICHTER, FLICK, FORCIER, GEIST,
GEORGE, GIGLIOTTI, HARHAI, HERMAN, HERSHEY, HESS, JOSEPHS,
KENNEY, KIRKLAND, LAUGHLIN, LEDERER, LESCOVITZ, MANDERINO,
MARSICO, MASLAND, McNAUGHTON, MELIO, ORIE, PESCI, PETRONE,
PIPPY, RAMOS, READSHAW, ROBERTS, ROHRER, ROONEY, ROSS,
RUBLEY, SAINATO, SANTONI, SCHRODER, SERAFINI, SHANER,
B. SMITH, STABACK, STURLA, E. Z. TAYLOR, THOMAS, TRAVAGLIO,
WILT, WOJNAROSKI, YOUNGBLOOD, ZUG, DAILEY AND S. MILLER,
APRIL 26, 1999
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 26, 1999
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing May 10, 1999, as "National YMCA Older Adult Day."
2 WHEREAS, The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is
3 joining in a celebration of "National Older Adults Day," which
4 honors this special age group, on May 10, 1999; and
5 WHEREAS, The YMCA is encouraging older adults to get involved
6 with a variety of opportunities, including volunteering,
7 mentoring and fitness programs designed specifically for older
8 adults, by designating May 10, 1999, as "National YMCA Older
9 Adult Day"; and
10 WHEREAS, Studies show that older adults are seeking more than
11 physical benefits when they begin exercising; they also want a
12 sense of community and to strengthen social ties; and
1 WHEREAS, In response to this need, the YMCA has developed
2 several activities to encourage and motivate older adults to
3 take action and get involved; and
4 WHEREAS, The YMCA strives to create a year-round atmosphere
5 of caring and support, including special health and fitness
6 programs for older adults; therefore be it
7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 10,
8 1999, as "National YMCA Older Adult Day" and commend the efforts
9 of the YMCA to support and celebrate older adults in
10 Pennsylvania.
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