GRANDPARENTS DAY
In 1970, a West Virginia housewife, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, initiated a campaign to set aside a special day just for
Grandparents
. Through concerted efforts on the part of civic, business, church, and political leaders, this campaign expanded statewide. Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) was especially instrumental in the project. The first Grandparents Day was proclaimed in 1973 in West Virginia by Governor Arch Moore.
A native of Fayette County, Marian McQuade and her husband Joe are the parents of 15 children. They have 40 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
The Purpose of Grandparents day has a three fold purpose:
1) To honor grandparents.
2) To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.
3) To help children become aware of the strength and guidance older
people can give.
day is the first Sunday after Labor Day.
Grandparents
Mrs. McQuade has worked in several states withseniors
. In 1971, she was elected Vice-Chairman of the West Virginia Committee on Aging and appointed as delegate to the White House Conference on Aging by Governor Arch A. Moore.
In 1972, Mrs. McQuade's efforts helped persuade President Richard Nixon to proclaim a National Shut-in Day.
Having served as President of the Vocational Rehabilitation Foundation, Vice-President of the West Virginia Health Systems Agency, appointed to the
Nursing Home Licensing Board and having served as Co-chairman for the Bi-Centennial Centenarian Search for the West Virginia Commission on Aging, Mrs. McQuade has dedicated her life to advocating for senior citizens--particularly the most elderly.
So, not only if you have grandparents still with us, but see a senior, they too may or may not be a grandparent. Respect our elders and give credence to their contribution to society. Take time to speak with them. Many will love to share stories with you. Where would we be without them?
GRANDPARENTS DAY
By: ric dalberri
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