County Executive McMahon Announces Older Americans Month Honorees
The month of May is proclaimed “Older Americans Month” in Onondaga County
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II is pleased to announce the Older Americans Month Honorees for 2019. They were recognized at the annual Celebration Luncheon for Onondaga County Seniors held at Drumlins Country Club. The theme this year was “Connect, Create, Contribute.”
County Executive McMahon said, “The mission of the Office for Aging is to improve and enrich the quality of life of all seniors and caregivers in Onondaga County by providing programs and services they need to live independently.” McMahon continued, “Our seniors are vital members of our community, helping others with their knowledge and their time. Thank you to the entire team at Adult and Long Term Care team for their hard work putting this event together.”
The event honored the following people:
- Serving Seniors Honoree: Michael Messina-Yauchzy, Westcott Community Center
- Esteemed Elder of the Year: Ruth Colvin
- Flanders Memorial Caregiver of the Year: Annette Adams-Brown
- Senior Citizen of the Year: Ann Hoadley
The County Executive also presented a proclamation declaring the month of May in Onondaga County as “Older Americans Month”.