SR 123 — A resolution to recognize May 13, 2026, as Older Michiganians Day.

SR-123,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 13, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

123 Offered by Senators Polehanki and Geiss offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 13 ,2026 , AS OLDER MICHIGANIANS DAY WHEREAS, According to the following2021 resolution:American Community Survey’s five-year data set, 2,438,552 Michiganians are age 60 or older, equating to one in four citizens defined as an older adult by the Older Americans Act;

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and Whereas, Many survived the Great Depression, sacrificed at home and abroad to defeat fascism and imperialism in World War II, built the post-war American economy, advocated for civil rights, led our state into the 21st century, and lived through the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic;

and Whereas, Older adults deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for their many contributions to our communities.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Older adults are one of our state’s greatest resources for understanding our past and improving our future.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, This invaluable group of citizens is being honored and admired for their many years of service in communities large and small across the entire state of Michigan.

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 13, 2026, as Older Michiganians Day.Day.We honor our state’s population of older citizens.

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