Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month is an annual May proclamation recognizing the contributions of older adults in the City of Fairfax.
On May 13, 2025, Mayor presented a proclamation acknowledging May as Older Americans Month to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the City's Senior Center. On April 28, 2026, the City Council again took up the proclamation; Mayor Catherine S. Reed presented a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Older Americans Month to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center, with the 2026 theme being "Champion Your Health," focusing on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility for older adults.
Representatives of both the Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center Advisory Council were present to receive the proclamation and invited the public to an Older Americans Month open house on May 1, 2026 at the Senior Center.
What members have said
- Catherine S. Reed (Mayor)
On April 28, 2026, Mayor Reed personally presented the Older Americans Month proclamation, reading it aloud, calling upon the community to recognize the contributions of older residents and promote programs fostering connection, inclusion, and support. She also invited all those who consider themselves older Americans to come forward to celebrate, expressing personal enthusiasm for the occasion.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
History
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- May 13, 2025City Council · item 3cProclamation: Older Americans Month
Proclamation presented by the Mayor to the Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and City's Senior Center.
- Apr 28, 2026City Council · item 3bProclamation acknowledging May as Older Americans Month in the City of Fairfax
May was proclaimed Older Americans Month; proclamation presented to Fairfax Village in the City Advisory Board and the Young at Heart Senior Center.
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