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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. V-�.
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 4, 1994
SUBJECT:
Proclamation for Orange County Senior Games
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes XX No
Recreation & Parks
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wilma K. Tinney
Copy of Senior Games Proclamation
TELEPHONE NUMBER: Ext. 2669
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham 688-7331
PURPOSE:
To request that the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaim the two weeks of April
14-28, 1994, as Orange County Senior Games Events Days, and encourage citizens over the
age of 55 to participate in the Games.
BACKGROUND:
Orange County Senior Games is a year-round wellness program for persons age 55 or older,
sponsored by Orange County Recreation & Parks, Orange County Department on Aging, Chapel
Hill Parks and Recreation, and Carrboro Recreation & Parks. The program is funded through
these agencies, through donations received from the community, and through participant
fees.
RECOMMENDATION(S) :
The Manager recommends that the Board of Com Issioners proclaim the two weeks of April
14-28, 1994 as Orange' County Senior Games Events Weeks.
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PROCLAMATION
Whereas, According to recent populations figures, there are more than
14,000 persons over 55 years of age in Orange County; and,
Whereas, Orange County is concerned about the health, fitness, and
social well-being of its older adult population; and,
Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity
for older adults to grow positively in the areas of health,
fitness and social well-being; and,
Whereas, Orange County would like to encourage local business and
resident support and participation from county residents age
55 and older;
NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, the the Orange County Board
of Commissioners declares April 14-28, 1994 as Orange County
Senior Games Events Days and encourages citizens age 55 and
over to participate.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
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