HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming May 2011 Older Americans Month ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation
Older Americans Month - May 2011
WHEREAS,Orange County is a community that includes over 19,000 residents aged 60 and
older and this population is the fastest growing segment of Orange County's population; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County are the roots from which our community
grows, who bestow gifts of wisdom and insight upon younger generations, and strengthen the
bonds between neighbors to create a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, our society can be enhanced by older adults aging peacefully in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County should be commended for their role in
creating and bolstering the fiber of our community and nation; and
WHEREAS, our community can provide that recognition and respect by enriching the
quality of life for older Americans by:
Increasing their opportunities to remain in their communities as active and engaged
residents;
Providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow seniors to foster and
maintain connections within the community; and
Emphasizing the value of elders by publicly recognizing their contributions to the
diversity, strength, and unity of our community; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of North Carolina have
declared May as Older Americans Month and join in celebrating this year's theme Older
Americans: Connecting the Community;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim May 2011 as Older Americans Month and urge all residents to take time this month
to honor our older adults and the professionals, family members, and volunteers who care for
them. Our recognition of older Americans and their involvement in our lives can help us
achieve stronger and more meaningful connections with each other and enrich our
community's quality of life.
This the P day of May, 2011.
Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners