WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands includes a growing number of older Americans who contribute their strength, wisdom, and experience to our community; and
WHEREAS, communities benefit when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcomed, included, and supported; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands recognizes our need to create a community that provides the services and supports older Americans’ need to thrive and live independently for as long as possible; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands can work to build an even better community for our older residents by: planning programs that encourage independence, ensuring activities are responsive to individual needs and preferences, and increasing access to services that support aging in place.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RALPH DLG. TORRES, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of the Commonwealth, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
I urge every resident to recognize the contributions of our older citizens, help to create an inclusive society, and join efforts to support older Americans’ choices about how they age in their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this 28th day of April 2022.
/s/
RALPH DLG. TORRES
Governor
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