SR-40, As Adopted by Senate, April 28, 2009

            Senators Jelinek, Hunter, Van Woerkom and Anderson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 40.

            A resolution to recognize June 24, 2009, as Older Michiganian’s Day, honoring our state’s population of older citizens.

            Whereas, More than 1.8 million citizens age 60 and older make Michigan their home and deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for their many contributions to our communities and our state. Older citizens play a vital role in cities and towns all across our great state; and

            Whereas, Older Michiganians are active supporters of Michigan’s economy, workforce, charities, religious institutions, local communities, and institutions of government. This group is one of our state’s greatest resources of understanding our past and improving our future. They are truly a foundation upon which we can build a better tomorrow; and

            Whereas, This invaluable group of citizens is being honored and admired for their many contributions to the state of Michigan. They are an indispensable source of knowledge and inspiration; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare June 24, 2009, as the second annual Older Michiganian’s Day. It is our hope that on this day all Michiganians will honor the older citizens and their lives and recognize the many contributions they have made to Michigan communities; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Region IV Area Agency on Aging with our highest respect.