2023-572023-57
Resolution Declaring May 2023 to be Older Americans Month in the Town of Wappinger
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 24,
2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-57
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Richard Thurston
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Angela Bettina
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman
Phillips.
WHEREAS, older adults, considered to be of the age of 65 and older, have always been a vital source of strength
and resilience in Dutchess County and especially in the Town of Wappinger, and
WHEREAS, older Americans contribute their time and wisdom to make our community stronger, more informed,
and better connected. They are our loved ones, friends, mentors, essential workers, volunteers, and neighbors.
WHEREAS, our older persons are diverse, respected residents who continue to contribute to our Town's social and
economic well-being as they live longer, healthier, and more productive lives, many even starting second careers,
and
WHEREAS, the older residents of the Town of Wappinger are representative of an unprecedented trend in the
nation's demographic makeup, and
WHEREAS, our community is stronger when people of all ages, abilities, identities, and background are included
and encouraged to make their mark, and
WHEREAS, our older adults may need additional or adapted recreation, transportation, housing, healthcare, civic,
and communication services in order to maintain their physical, mental and emotional health and live fully and
joyfully, and
WHEREAS, our community can support older adults by promoting inclusion, independence, and innovation
through ongoing awareness and education efforts, and
WHEREAS, moving forward, we must ensure that our older Americans have the appropriate resources to maintain
their independence and stay connected to our community, and
WHEREAS, as America grows older, our community must strive to understand and address the evolving challenges
and needs of our older citizens and the people who care for them. We celebrate their achievements and recommit to
providing our elders with the support and services they need to thrive and age with dignity, and
WHEREAS, the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead require us to "think differently' about health and long
term care, and work together to ensure that older Americans can age strong, long and with dignity, and.
WHEREAS , during Older Americans Month, May 2023, and every month of every year, let us pay tribute to the
seniors who raised and guided us throughout our lives, and let us renew our commitment to honoring their
contributions by giving them the fullest care, support, and respect they deserve.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the members of the Board of the Town of Wappinger, do hereby proclaim the
month of May 2023 as Older Americans Month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I Richard 1. Thurston, Supervisor, have hereunto set my hand this 24thth day of April
2023.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/24/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSETIJ P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK