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J128Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Older Americans Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month”

Sponsor Roxanne J. PersaudSD-19
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare May 2025 as Older Americans Month in New York, honoring seniors' contributions.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the vital role seniors play in New York’s communities. , emphasizing both their historical contributions and ongoing participation in society, which can influence public perception and policy priorities around aging.

  2. Draws attention to the evolving needs of older adults. , referencing how conditions for seniors have changed since the 1960s—such as reductions in poverty and increased support programs—potentially prompting renewed focus on gaps that remain.

  3. Aligns New York with a national movement honoring seniors. , reinforcing the state’s commitment to recognizing and supporting its aging population, which could impact future resource allocation, community programming, and advocacy efforts.

  4. Encourages statewide acknowledgment and celebration of seniors. , potentially fostering greater intergenerational respect, awareness of seniors’ issues, and mobilization of support for policies that benefit older adults.

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Honor Older Americans Month

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Roxanne J. Persaud

Senator · Senate District 19

Chair, Social Services

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 128 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 128 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older American's Month; this vital campaign is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities; and WHEREAS, Older Americans Month was established in 1963 to honor the legacies and contributions of older Americans and to support them as they enter their next stage of life; and WHEREAS, When Older Americans Month was first recognized, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday, about a third of older Americans lived in poverty, and there were few programs to meet their needs; and WHEREAS, Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing; a meeting in April of 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as "Senior Citizens Month," the prelude to "Older Americans Month"; and WHEREAS, Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country; and WHEREAS, Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking the entire nation to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Older Americans Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Older Americans Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.

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