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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
Item No. _'J_A
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 1, 1993
SUBJECT:
Proclamation for Orange County Senior Games
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes x No
Recreation & Parks
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT:
Copy of Senior Games Proclamation Wilma K. Tinney
TELEPHONE NUMBER: Ext. 2669
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham - 688-7331
PURPOSE:
Tb request that the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaim the week of March 25-
30, 1993, 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 Commissioners proclaim the week of March 25-30, 1993
as Orange County Senior Games Events Week.
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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, that the Orange County
Board of Commissioners declares March 25-30, 1993 as
Orange County Senior Games Events Days and encourages
citizens age 55 and over to participate.
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Date
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Whereas, According to recent population 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, that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners declares March 25-30, 1993 as Orange County
Senior Games Events Days and encourages citizens age 55
and over to participate.
` oses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Attest:
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