The City of Brampton is working out the details of a new program that will honour residents turning 90, 95 and 100 years old with commemorative medals.

The program also includes commemorative scrolls for those turning 80, which will also be distributed along with the medals to those turning 90, 95 and 100. Scrolls will also be available upon request for each year after 100.

“Specifically, for the milestone birthdays of 90, 95 and 100, the City would gift a medallion in addition to the requested scroll,” said a city spokesperson in an emailed statement.

The idea was first brought forward to council by Mayor Patrick Brown in May of last year to honour centenarians with a special medallion.

“It is special. Turning 100 is extraordinary. I think it’s something that we could join in celebrating,” said Brown. “I think it would be an insignificant cost (to the city) for the one or two residents who turn 100 each year.”

At its Dec. 4 committee meeting, council decided to expand the program to include other milestone birthdays and add scrolls as a secondary component to the program.

While the program hasn’t officially launched, the city says residents can issue requests up to a year after the intended recipients’ respective milestone birthdays.

“Staff is currently finalizing the procurement of program deliverables. A page with a review of the program and online request form will be active on the Brampton.ca Protocol Office website . . . in the coming weeks. The Council motion was for requests to be backdated up to one year,” added the city.

Graeme Frisque is a reporter for Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. Reach him via email: gfrisque@metroland.com

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