HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation to proclaim the month of May as Older American Month U-�
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
Commissioners