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PRO C LAM A T ION
WHEREAS, love, respect and admiration for the aged have always
been basic philosophical principles of Western civilization; and
WHEREAS, the senior citizens of the State of Florida have for
many years contributed to our moral, economic and social well-being; and
WHEREAS, Florida, as a state, feels a deep sense of appreciation
for the guidance and leadership provided by its senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, the senior citizens have worked long and hard to build
our country, to realize their dreams, to give their children a better world
in which to live; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of our older Americans and their efforts
have resulted in the growth and prosperity of our society, at both the state
and national level; and
WHEREAS, it is a tribute to the ingenuity and initiative of senior
citizens that they have organized several great associations to meet the
problems of age and change; and
WHEREAS, we hold the senior citizens of our society in respect and
affection; and
WHEREAS, traditionally the Nation has observed Senior Citizens
Month during May with the support of State and national communities, organiza-
tions and other groups;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TROY J. PIL&~D, MAYOR of the CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA, do hereby proclaim May 1982 as
OLDER ~1ERICANS MONTH
in Florida and do urge all Floridians to work toward the ultimate goal of making
and declining years to the elderly truly golden.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the Seal of the City
of Winter Springs to be affixed
at Winter Springs, Florida, this
.:pt)~ ,day of C;;.A..-L , 1982.
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