HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Aging - Older Americans Month Week 05-04-2004-6bORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are almost
17,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County; and,
WHEREAS, The President of the United States and the Governor of
North Carolina have declared May as Older Americans
Month; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here
and wishes to show appreciation for what they contributed
to their County, State and Nation; and,
WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the fruits of older persons
and their labors and are inspired to continue to make
Orange County a good place in which to live; and,
WHEREAS, The theme for Older Americans Month is "Aging Well,
Living Well" to celebrate and recognize older Americans
who are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for
recognition of the older segment of its citizenry;
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, 2004 as
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
AND, further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our older Americans.
This the 4~' day of May, 2004.
Barry Jacob ,
Orange County~oard of Commissioners