HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-46 FL Dept Elder AffairsRESOLUTION NUMBER 2005-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT
OF ELDER AFFAIRS' COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME
INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs supports the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs' Communities for a Lifetime initiative to make Florida a friendlier place to live
for people of all ages, that they may be as independent as long as possible, and remain in
their homes and. in the communities they love; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has the highest percentage of elders of any state
in the nation and our elder population will continue to increase, reaching numbers
without precedent in the first part of the XXI Century; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow all residents to maintain their dignity, security and
independence, communities must evaluate, assess and modify their infrastructures to
create a Community for a Lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs and the Florida Department of Elder
Affairs share the vision and responsibility to improve the life of all citizens so they can
prepare for and enjoy aging in place throughout their life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Winter Springs, will
make every effort to first evaluate and later remove barriers to create a Community for a
Lifetime.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14T" DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2005.
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J F. BUSH, MAYOR
DATE: November 14, 2005