Memorandum
Date: October 8, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Subject: Presentation of Proclamation Designating October 9, 2024, as Ageism Awareness Day in Lake County
Executive Summary:
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 9, 2024,
AS AGEISM AWARENESS DAY IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Ageism refers to the stereotypes of prejudice and discrimination toward others based on age; and
WHEREAS, there are an estimated 21,058 older adults in Lake County over the age of sixty who are impacted by ageism; and
WHEREAS, ageism toward older adults affects their health and longevity, financial well-being and the economy of Lake County; and
WHEREAS, preventing ageism in education, employment, housing, and healthcare will benefit all; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that it is up to all of us to ensure that older adults are respected and portrayed as capable, competent, effective, and valued in all areas of society; and
WHEREAS, ageism awareness and preventing ageism is beneficial to all citizens of Lake County by improving quality of life within Lake County,
NOW THEREFORE, the Lake County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims October 9, 2024, to be Ageism Awareness Day in Lake County
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of October 2024.
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