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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH — MAY 2017
Theme - "Age Out Loud"
Whereas, Orange County includes over 26,000 persons aged 60 and older; and
Whereas, Orange County includes older Americans who richly contribute to our
community; and
Whereas, we acknowledge what it means "to age" has changed —for the better; and
Whereas, Orange County is committed to supporting older adults as they take charge
of their health, explore new opportunities and activities, and focus on independence;
and
Whereas, Orange County can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of
all ages by:
• Involving older adults in the redefinition of aging in our community;
• Promoting home and community-based services that support independent living;
• Encouraging older adults to speak up for themselves and others; and
• Providing opportunities for older adults to share their experiences; and
Whereas, Orange County provides many of these opportunities through the Senior
Centers, which recently achieved National Accreditation and are also recognized as
Centers of Excellence in NC;
NOW THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim May 2017 to be Older Americans Month and urge every resident to take time
this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as influential
and vital parts of our community.
This the 16th day of May, 2017.
Mark Dorosin, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners