PRINTER'S NO. 96
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.7
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY MARCELL, LABS, STEHR, CONKLIN, PICKETT, VENKAT,
COOPER, M. MACKENZIE, CIRESI, NEILSON, MENTZER, FREEMAN AND
REICHARD, JANUARY 14, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES,
JANUARY 14, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing August 21, 2025, as "National Senior Citizens Day"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Senior citizens are valuable and esteemed members of
communities across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has become a popular destination for
individuals seeking retirement, thus increasing the number of
senior citizens residing in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has more than 2.5 million residents who
are 65 years of age and older and an older adult population
growth rate more than 20 times higher than the growth rate of
its entire population; and
WHEREAS, Senior citizens may face unique barriers and
challenges in their daily lives, including isolation, chronic
illness and limited income; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania offers crucial services to its aging
and older adult population through several State agencies,
including the Department of Aging; and
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communities to appreciate their senior citizens and raises
awareness about the unique needs and challenges that they face;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize August
21, 2025, as "National Senior Citizens Day" in Pennsylvania; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
residents of this Commonwealth to visit or call a loved senior
citizen in their life to check in and see that the senior
citizen's needs are being met and to offer appreciation for the
wisdom and knowledge they offer.
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