Whereas, Michigan’s older citizens significantly contribute to our communities and family life through their wisdom and life experience; and,

Whereas, Older citizens of the state of Michigan are representative of an unprecedented trend in the nation’s demographic makeup; and,

Whereas, As America grows older, each community in our state must strive to understand and address the evolving challenges and needs of older citizens and the people who care for them; and,

Whereas, Our society is dependent upon the support and resources shared between generations, and benefits from our mutual efforts to meet the needs of older persons and those who love them; and now therefore be it,