HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2018-005 Older Americans Month proclamationORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
Older Americans Month — May 2018
Theme - "Engage at Every Age"
Whereas, Orange County includes over 26,000 persons aged 60 and older who enrich and
strengthen the community; and
Whereas, Orange County is committed to engaging and supporting older adults, their families,
and caregivers; and
Whereas, we acknowledge the importance of taking part in activities that promote physical,
mental and emotional well -being — no matter your age; and
Whereas, Orange County can enrich the lives of individuals of every age by:
• Promoting home and community based services that support independent living;
• Involving older adults in community planning, events, and other activities; and
• Providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead and mentor.
Now Therefore, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May
2018 to be Older Americans Month and urge every resident to take time this month to recognize
older adults and the people that serve them as vital parts of our community.
This the 1 st day of May, 2018,
Mark Dorosin, Ch 'r
Orange County Board of Commissioners