HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation - Aging - Senior Center Week 05-06-1998-5b~~~~~ ~~
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Local communities support over 10,000 Senior Centers in the United States, and,
WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior Centers and has provided
leadership in the development and operations of such facilities in the County, and,
WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and independence of older persons by
facilitating their decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued contribution to the community,
and,
WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, Senior Centers function as service
delivery focal points, help older persons to help themselves and each other, and offer opportunities to
become physically active mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially involved, and,
WHEREAS, The month of May has historically been proclaimed Older Americans Month, and
communities across the country are giving special recognition to older persons and the role of Senior
Centers in serving them,
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby PROCLAIM the
week of May 10 through May 16, 1998
SENIOR CENTER WEED
AND, further, do call upon the people of our community to honor older Americans and the Senior
Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit.
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Margaret Brown, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners