HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming May 2012 as Older Americans MonthORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation
Older Americans Month - May 2012
WHEREAS, Orange County is a community that includes over 20,000 residents aged 60 and older
and this population is the fastest growing segment of Orange County's population; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and
independence in later life; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County have an important role in sharing knowledge,
wisdom, and understanding of the history of our community through interactions with children,
youth, and adults from other generations; and
WHEREAS, the fruits of knowledge and experience can be effectively transferred from generation
to generation through meaningful social interactions; and
WHEREAS, their interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives
of everyone involved; and
WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich residents young and old by:
• Emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life;
• Creating opportunities for older Americans to interact with people of different generations;
and
• Providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults to participate
in social activities in the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May
2012 to be Older Americans Month and urge all residents to take time this month to engage with our
older residents through enjoyable social interactions such as sports, games, contests, and other forms
of play.
This the 1 St day of May, 2012.
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Bernadette Pelissier, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners