City of Baltimore - File #: 07-0334R

• File #: 07-0334R
• Version: 0
• Name: In Appreciation of Baltimore City Seniors on the Occasion of the Celebration of Annual Active Aging Week 2007
• Type: City Council Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 9/24/2007
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 9/24/2007
• Title: In Appreciation of Baltimore City Seniors on the Occasion of the Celebration of Annual Active Aging Week 2007 FOR the purpose of expressing appreciation for the many contributions of Baltimore City seniors to the preservation of our families, the safeguarding of our heritage, and the enhancement of our entire quality of life; and celebrating these esteemed members of our community during Annual Active Aging Week 2007 and throughout the year.
• Sponsors: Helen L. Holton, Stephanie President Rawlings-Blake, James B. Kraft, Nicholas C. D'Adamo, Robert Curran, Kenneth Harris, Rochelle Spector, Sharon Green Middleton, Belinda Conaway, Agnes Welch, Edward Reisinger, Keiffer Mitchell, Vernon E. Crider, Mary Pat Clarke
• Indexes: Resolution

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/24/2007	0	City Council	Adopted
9/24/2007	0	City Council	Introduced

* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*

CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)

Introduced by: Councilmember Holton

A RESOLUTION ENTITLED

A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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In Appreciation of Baltimore City Seniors on the Occasion of the Celebration of Annual Active Aging Week 2007

FOR the purpose of expressing appreciation for the many contributions of Baltimore City seniors to the preservation of our families, the safeguarding of our heritage, and the enhancement of our entire quality of life; and celebrating these esteemed members of our community during Annual Active Aging Week 2007 and throughout the year.
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The Census Bureau's 2006 American Community Survey shows that of Baltimore's estimated population of 631,366, there are an estimated 76,132 residents over the age of 65. The survey of grandparents shows that 19,944 live with their own grandchildren under 18 years old, and 16.8% of householders or their spouses are responsible for their grandchildren, with no parent of the grandchildren present. Of these grandparents, 24.6% had income below the poverty line in the past year prior to the survey, and 40.9% had some disability.

Last month, the City Council adopted a resolution in recognition of National Grandparents Day, giving official thanks for the gift of grandparents and paying special tribute to the wonderful people who have "stepped up to the plate" to care for the children whose parents are struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, incarceration, economic...