HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Aging - Orange County Senior Games Proclamation - 4-10-2007-2cORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMIVIISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
Orange County Senior Games
Whereas, Population studies indicate there are more than 24,000 persons over 55 years
of age in Orange County; and,
Whereas, Orange County government recognizes the value of health, fitness, and social
well-being, and understands the challenges faced by mature adults in
pursuing regular exercise, healthful eating, volunteer opportunities, and
community engagement; and
Whereas, Promoting and developing aging-friendly communities built on active
living principles emerged as a central theme in the recent Master Aging Plan
Update process; and
Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity for persons over
55 to affirm health and fitness through spirited athletic competition and
celebration; and
Whereas, Orange County calls upon governmental agencies, community partners, local
businesses, and residents of all ages to strive and achieve active, healthy
lifestyles; and,
Whereas, Orange County solicits the special support and participation of county
residents age 55 and older in the many events and activities planned as part of
the 2007 Senior Games;
NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIlvIED, that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners declare Apri123 -May 17 as Athletic Events days and
May 15 -July 28 as SilverArts days, a part of
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
AND ENCOURAGES CITIZENS AGE 55 AND OVER
TO COME OUT AND PLAY!
This, the 10`s day of April, 2007.
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Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board 9