HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation designating the week of May 12 - May 18, 2002 as Senior Center Week ti
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD O CONMISSIONERS
PR OCLAIL4 TI
SENIOR CENTER WEEK
WHEREAS, Local communities supper over 12,000 Senior Centers
in the United States, and,
WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior
cntcrs and has provided leadership in the development
and operations of such fatiiities in the County, and
WHEREAS, Senior Ccntcrs affirm the dignity, 6elf worth and
indtund nce of older pins by facilitating their
decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued
contribution to the community, and,
WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older America Act,
Senior Centers function as service delivery focal points,
help older persons to help themselves and each ulbera
. . and offer opportunities to become physically active,
mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially
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WHEREAS, The month of May has hiEturically 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 Cornmissioncrs, do herby
PROCLAIM the week of May 12 through May 18, 2002 as
SENIOR CENSER WEEK
AND, Further, do call upon the people of Orange County to honor older Americans
and the SenioT Centers that bring together activities and sic 10 their benefit
Barry Jacobs, Chair
O Orange may Board of Commissioners