§ 9118

The Legislature finds and declares the following:

(a) The talents of our elders will prove to be vital to the prosperity and well-being of California.

(b) California’s seniors possess an abundance of experience, perspective, wisdom, time, and goodwill that Californians fail to cherish, and to use, for our common good.

(c) Currently, persons age 55 years and older have the lowest rate of volunteerism among adults.

(d) California’s seniors represent enormous civic potential, and they are underutilized.

(e) California’s seniors should be provided opportunities for civic involvement.

(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 541, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2003.)