HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-07-1998 - 5aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. S_ q
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: Apri17, 1998
SUBJECT: Orange County Senior Games
DEPARTMENT: Recreation & Parks
PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) ~~`~
BUDGET AMENDMENT: (Y/l~ >~`
ATTACHMENT(S):
Procalamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robin Fuqua
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: - - ezt. 2668
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 227-2031
PURPOSETo proclaim the week of April 18-Apri126, 1998 as Orange County Senior Games
Events Days and to encourage citizens age 55 and over to participate.
BACKGROUND: The first Orange County Senior Games were held in May 1988, with 69
participants in athletic events ranging from softball throw to tennis, and 100 Orange County
citizens volunteered. In the years since 1988, the numbers have steadily grown, as we placed
more emphasis on year round programming and added new events. Each of the 100 plus
participants benefit greatly from fun, fitness, and friendship.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board of County
Commissioners proclaim and declare Apri118-Apri126,1998 as Orange County Senior
Games Events Days.
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PROCLAMATION
Orange County Senior Games
Whereas, According to recent population figures, there are
more than 15,000 persons over 55 years of age in
Orange County; and,
Whereas, Orange County is concerned about the health,
fitness, and social well-being of its mature adult
population; and,
Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special
opportunity for mature adults to grow positively in
the areas of health, fitness and social well-being;
and,
Whereas, Orange County would like to encourage local
businesses and resident support and participation
from county residents age 55 and older;
NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Orange
County Board of Commissioners
declare April 18 - April 26, 1998 as
Orange County Senior Games Events Days
and encourages citizens age 55 and over to
participate.
Margaret Brown, Chair
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