Napa Supes Seek Centenarians

A message from the Board of Supervisors and staff of Napa County:

Sept. 22 is National Centenarians Day, a day to recognize and honor individuals who have lived a century or longer. To coincide with this holiday, the Napa County Board of Supervisors plans to honor Napa centenarians at its Sept. 20, 2011, board meeting at 10 a.m., followed by a cake and coffee reception inside the board room. 

Life expectancy for Americans has increased dramatically from 49 years of age in 1900 to more than 76 years as a result of improved health care, nutrition and quality of life, a trend that is expected to continue.

Centenarians have defied life expectancy projections by at least 20 years. They hold the keys to longevity and quality of life. As an aging society we have much to learn from them.

Centenarians serve as role models and examples of aging with dignity. Their contributions to our understanding of the aging process and how to age with self-respect and pride are laudable and worthy of recognition.

If you know someone who is or will be a centenarian by Sept. 22, 2011, please contact Board of Supervisor’s Staff Assistant JoAnn Melgar at (707) 299-1478 or joann.melgar@countyofnapa.org.

Names are requested even if the centenarian cannot attend the recognition ceremony.