HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation for Older Americans Month 2
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are more than 14,363
persons over 60 years of age in Orange County; and,
WHEREAS, The President of the United States has 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 contribute to their County, State and
Nation; and,
WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the faits of older persons and their
labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place in
which to live; 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
PROCLAIl&NG May, 2000 as
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
AND, further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our older Americans.
This is the 16'h day of May, 2000.
oses Carey, Jr., Chair
�,• �� Orange County Board of Co s oners