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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 1, 2025, as the International Day of Older Persons in New York State, recognizing the significant contributions and challenges faced by seniors. The resolution highlights that the United Nations established this day in 1990, with the first celebration occurring in 1991, and notes the rapidly aging global population, with projections indicating that one in five people will be over 60 by 2050. In New York specifically, 3.2 million residents are 65 or older, representing about 16 percent of the state's population. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing seniors' past contributions, addressing issues like elder abuse (with 76 in 1,000 older New Yorkers being victims), and supporting programs that protect and assist the elderly. By calling on the Governor to officially recognize this day, the resolution aims to enshrine and uphold the rights of older people, celebrate their achievements, and raise awareness about the challenges they face, while acknowledging their crucial role in society as history makers, educators, and community members.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J78