HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2000-072 Resolution of Commendation to the Master Aging Plan Task Force 5 Cl-
.Resolution of Commendation
To
The Master Aging Plan Task Force
WHEREAS, Orange County's older population is expected to experience a rapid
growth, more than doubling(131.6%)by the year 2020 compared to only
a 38.1% growth in the total county population;
WHEREAS,the County Board of Commissioners established a goal to develop a Master
Aging Plan(M.A.P.)that would respond to the service needs of this growing
older population over the life span;
WHEREAS,over ninety volunteers willingly accepted the Board of Commissioners'
appointments to the Master Aging Plan Task Force to help make Orange
County a better place to live for older persons;
WHEREAS, over a ten month period the M.A.P. Task Force members helped identify
issues, develop goals and objectives to address the aging issues for the next
five years for Well-Fit, Moderately Impaired, Severely Disabled older
persons and the aging "Baby Boomers;"
WHEREAS,the Master Aging Plan Task Force has completed the Plan for the Board's
consideration and adoption in a timely manner;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS,hereby commends and thanks the M.A.P Task Force
members for their community spirit, expertise and dedication to improving the quality of
life for all older residents now and the future.
This the 5a'day of September, 2000.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair