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PROCLAMATION HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL Declaring September 2012 as SENIOR CENTER MONTH IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS WHEREAS, older Americans are significant members of our society, investing
their wisdom and experience to help enrich and better the lives of younger generations; and WHEREAS, the Hastings Senior Center is a joint powers program of the City of Hastings and
Hastings Public Schools Community Education; and WHEREAS, the Hastings Senior Center has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of older
residents for over 40 years; and WHEREAS, through the wide array of services, programs, and activities, the Hastings Senior Center empowers and serves Hastings citizens ages 50 and better
to contribute to their own health and well-being as well as the health and well-being of their fellow citizens of all ages; and WHEREAS, the Hastings Senior Center serves approximately
1,200 members by providing a variety of health, educational, recreational, social, and human service activities that encourage our adult population to remain a vital part of the Hastings
community; and WHEREAS, the Hastings Senior Center in the City of Hastings affirms the dignity, self-worth, and independence of seniors by facilitating their decisions and actions; tapping
their experiences, skills, and knowledge; and enabling their continued contributions to the community. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hastings proclaims SEPTEMBER 2012
as Senior Center Month and calls upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions of senior center participants and the special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every
day to enhance the well-being of the older citizens of our community. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, this 17th Day of September, 2012 ______________________________
Paul J. Hicks Mayor ______________________________ Melanie Mesko Lee City Clerk