HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation for Senior Center Week 3
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Local communities support over 12,000 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 14 through May 20, 2000 as
SENIOR CENTER WEEK
AND further do call upon the people of our community to honor older Americans
and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services for their benefit.
This is the 16'h day of May, 2000.
ores Carey, Jr., Chair
\� X41 Orange County Board of C ssioners
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