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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. v_a
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 2, 1994
SUBJECT: Older Americans Month and Senior Center Week Proclamations
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DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X
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ATTACHMENT(S) : Proclamations INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Passmore
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham - 688-7331
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PURPOSE:
To join federal and state governments in designating the month
of May as Older Americans Month, a time to honor our older
citizens for their contributions to society. Also, to
designate the week of May 8 through 14 as Senior Center Week,
a time to recognize our local senior centers as focal points
for providing opportunities and services to our older citizens.
BACKGROUND:
For a number of years, Orange County Commissioners have issued
an Older Americans Month and a Senior Center Week proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Manager recommends that the Commissioners designate May as
Older Americans Month and May 8 through 14 as Senior Center
Week in Orange County and authorize Chair to sign proclamations.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there
are more than 13,000 persons over 60 years of age
in Orange County; and,
WHEREAS, The President of the United States has declared May
as Older Americans Month with the theme "Long Life and
Good Health" ; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live
here and wishes to show appreciation for what they
have contributed to their County, State and Nation;
and,
WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the fruits 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 PROCLAIMING May, 1994,
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
AND, further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our
older Americans.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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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 8 through 14, 1994,
SENIOR CENTER WEER
AND, further, 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.
Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners