Proclamation for Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month and proclamations were signed recognizing the month by local officials. The commemoration promotes awareness of seniors in the workplace and opportunities for both older workers and their employers. From left are St. Mary Parish President Paul Naquin; Franklin Mayor Raymond Harris; Albert Alexander and Ella Hamilton of VFW Post 4201; and Geraldine Anderson, assistant director and Oneida Louis, assistant coordinator, of St. Mary Council on Aging. Not pictured is Baldwin Mayor Wayne Breaux and board member Floyd LeBlanc.