HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation proclaiming May 2013 as Older Americans Month ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation
Older Americans Month — May 2013
WHEREAS, Orange County is a community that includes over 20,000 persons aged 60 and
older; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to valuing all individuals and recognizing their
ongoing life achievements; and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County play an important role by continuing to
contribute experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, our older adults are active community members involved in volunteering,
mentorship, arts and culture, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the successes of community elders encourages their ongoing
participation and further accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to allow older adults to continue to
flourish by:
• Emphasizing the importance of elders and their leadership by publicly recognizing their
continued achievements
• Presenting opportunities for older Americans to share their wisdom, experience, and
skills
• Recognizing older adults as a valuable asset in strengthening our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
May 2013 to be Older Americans Month and urge all residents to take time this month to
recognize older adults and the people who serve and support them as powerful and vital
individuals who greatly contribute to the community.
This the 7t" day of May, 2013.
c
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners