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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-05-2009 - 4hORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 Action Agenda Item No. 4 - {'~ SUBJECT: Older Americans Month Proclamation DEPARTMENT: Aging & Advisory Board PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No on Aging ATTACHMENT(S): Older Americans Month Proclamation INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Passmore, 245-2009 Steve Lackey, Chair PURPOSE: To join federal and state governments in designating the month of May as Older Americans Month as a time to honor older citizens for their contributions to society and to Orange County. BACKGROUND: For a number of years the Orange County Commissioners have issued a proclamation for Older Americans Month. In 2009 there are over 18,000 Orange County residents who are sixty years of age and over, and 1,600 residents who are over eighty-five years old. The theme for Older Americans Month is "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow." Special events are planned for the month that include the MAY Day Celebration at the Hargraves Center on May 1St. A full listing of special offerings are in the March-May issue of the Senior Times Newspaper. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the proclamation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve the proclamation designating May as Older Americans Month and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. 2 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICANS MONTH -MAY 2009 WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than 18,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2009; and WHEREAS, the over 60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in Orange County and is projected to grow to over 28,000 older adults by 2020 and double to over 36,000 older adults in 2030; and WHEREAS, the increasing number of aging boomers reaching traditional retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of Orange County and all public and private entities to work collaboratively to address older adults' unique health and long- term care challenges; and WHEREAS, older adults are valuable members of our society who enhance our communities and personal lives; and WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for what they contribute to their County, State and Nation; and WHEREAS, the theme for Older Americans Month is "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow"; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in proclaiming May 2009 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further encourage all residents to join us in honoring our older Americans. This the 5th day of May, 2009. Valerie P. Foushee, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICANS MONTH -MAY 2009 WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than 18,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2009; and WHEREAS, the over 60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in Orange County and is projected to grow to over 28,000 older adults by 2020 and double to over 36,000 older adults in 2030; and WHEREAS, the increasing number of aging boomers reaching traditional retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of Orange County and all public and private entities to work collaboratively to address older adults' unique health and long- term care challenges; and WHEREAS, older adults are valuable members of our society who enhance our communities and personal lives; and WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for what they contribute to their County, State and Nation; and WHEREAS, the theme for Older Americans Month is "Living Today for a Better Tomorrow"; NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in proclaiming May 2009 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further encourage all residents to join us in honoring our older Americans. This the 5th day of May, 2009. ~,. Valerie P. Foushee, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners