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House Adult Services Committee unanimously approves resolutions recognizing Senior Citizens Day and Older Americans Month
Summary
The House Adult Services Committee unanimously passed two ceremonial resolutions: one designating Aug. 21, 2025, as National Senior Citizens Day and another recognizing May as Older Americans Month, with members and sponsors highlighting Pennsylvania's growing older-adult population.
The House Adult Services Committee unanimously approved two ceremonial resolutions recognizing National Senior Citizens Day and Older Americans Month.
House Resolution 7, sponsored by Representatives Marcel and Labs, designates Aug. 21, 2025, as National Senior Citizens Day in the Commonwealth. Representative Labs spoke in favor of the resolution, saying, “By 2030, '1 out of 3 Pennsylvanians will be aged 60 or older.”
House Resolution 209, offered by Representatives Madden and Mensah, declares May as Older Americans Month. Chair Madden said the theme for this year’s observance, “flip the script on aging,” emphasizes changing how society perceives and supports older adults. “This theme resonates greatly with me as it highlights we all benefit when older adults are able to stay active and engaged in their community,” Madden said.
The committee took no roll-call votes in the transcript; committee members indicated no negative votes and the resolutions were passed by unanimous consent. The meeting record shows no amendments or additional binding instructions attached to either resolution.
Sponsors and committee members framed the measures as symbolic recognitions intended to acknowledge the contributions of older Pennsylvanians and to encourage community engagement. Representative Labs asked colleagues for “an affirmative vote” on HR 7 and noted the state’s rapidly growing older-adult population. Chair Madden added a personal note about embracing aging and ensuring supports for seniors as the Commonwealth’s demographic shifts.
Committee clerical remarks and scheduling notes were made at the close of the meeting: members were reminded of a joint informational meeting with the House Health Committee on Wednesday, May 14, at 9 a.m. The committee adjourned after the resolutions were approved.
