HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation to proclaim May 8-14, 1994 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 8 through 14, 1994,
SENIOR CENTER WEEK
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.
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Moses Carey, Chair
Orange County Board of o issioners