(4)(a)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 09/03/2025
- Title:
- Submitted By:
- Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary
- Department:
- City Secretary
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Proclaiming September as National Senior Center Month
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Whereas, older Americans are significant members of our society, investing their wisdom and experience to help enrich and strengthen our community; and
Whereas, the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department, Nessler Senior Program has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of the older residents of the City of Texas City, Texas; and
Whereas, through the wide array of services, programs, and activities, senior centers empower older citizens of the City of Texas City, Texas, to contribute to their own health and well-being and the health and well-being of their fellow citizens of all ages; and
Whereas, Nessler Senior Program has been a community partner in ensuring that older adults in our community can stay connected, safe, and healthy; and
Whereas, the Nessler Senior Center Program in the City of Texas City, Texas affirms the dignity, self-worth, and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and actions; tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge; and enabling their continued contributions to the community.
Now, therefore, I, Dedrick D. Johnson, do hereby proclaim September 2025 National Senior Center Month. And call upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions of the 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.
Whereas, the Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department, Nessler Senior Program has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity, energy, vitality, and commitment of the older residents of the City of Texas City, Texas; and
Whereas, through the wide array of services, programs, and activities, senior centers empower older citizens of the City of Texas City, Texas, to contribute to their own health and well-being and the health and well-being of their fellow citizens of all ages; and
Whereas, Nessler Senior Program has been a community partner in ensuring that older adults in our community can stay connected, safe, and healthy; and
Whereas, the Nessler Senior Center Program in the City of Texas City, Texas affirms the dignity, self-worth, and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and actions; tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge; and enabling their continued contributions to the community.
Now, therefore, I, Dedrick D. Johnson, do hereby proclaim September 2025 National Senior Center Month. And call upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions of the 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.