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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 20, 2008
Action Agenda
Item No. ~ - b
SUBJECT: Older Americans Month Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Aging & Advisory Board PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
on Aging
ATTACHMENT(S):
Older Americans Month Proclamation
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jerry Passmore, 245-2009
Jack Chestnut, Chair
Janice Tyler, 968-2071
PURPOSE: To join federal and state governments in designating the month of May as Older
Americans Month and a time to honor older residents for their contributions to society and to
Orange County.
BACKGROUND: For a number of years, the Orange County Commissioners have issued a
proclamation for Older Americans Month. In 2008, there are over 17,000 Orange County
residents who are sixty years of age and over, and 1,500 residents who are over eighty-five
years old. The theme for Older Americans Month is "Working Together For Strong, Healthy and
Supportive Community". Special events are planned for the month that include the First
Anniversary of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center on May 28t" from 11:00 a.m. - 3:OOp.m.
A full listing of special offerings are in the May-June issue of the Senior Times Newspaper.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with approval of the
proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation
designating May as Older Americans Month and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH -MAY, 2008
WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than
17,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the over 60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in
Orange County, and is projected to grow to over 28,000 persons by 2020, which
is a 72% increase compared to only 17% growth of the total county population;
and,
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of
North Carolina have declared May as Older Americans Month; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes
to show appreciation for what they contribute to their County, State and Nation;
and,
WHEREAS, all Orange County residents 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, the theme for Older Americans Month is "Working Together For
Strong, Healthy and Supportive Community"; and,
WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for
recognition of the older segment of its residents;
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, 2008 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further encourage all residents
to join us in honoring our older Americans.
This the 20t" day of May, 2008.
Barry Jacobs, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners