Morris County Commissioners Proclaim May 2021 “Older Americans Month”

National Observance Focuses on Contributions & Significance of Older Citizens

The Board of County Commissioners today declared May 2021 “Older Americans Month” in Morris County, as Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw and Deputy Directory Deborah Smith presented a special proclamation during the board’s public meeting.

Christine Hellyer, Division Director of the Morris County Office on Aging, Disabilities & Community Programming, joined Tom Mazzaccaro, Chairman of the Morris County Advisory Council on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans, in accepting the proclamation. The presentation was livestreamed from the Commissioner Director’s county office in Morristown during the board’s scheduled, public work session.

“Morris County can enhance the lives of older Americans in our community by promoting home and community-based services that continue independent living; maintaining the participation of older adults in community events and other activities, and providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor,” said Director Shaw, reading a portion of the proclamation.