HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Declaring May 11-17 as Senior Center Week PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Local communities support over 10,000 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 11 through May 17,
1997
SENIOR CENTER WEEK
AND, fimher, do call upon the people of our community to honor older Americans
and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit.
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William Crowther, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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