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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-01-1993 - IV-A 1 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. 2 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 / V 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: /Ale // Jedir Clerk to tr a :oar.