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PROCLAMATION
Older Americans Month — May 2021
Theme — " Communities of Strength "
Whereas , Orange County includes over 30 , 000 persons aged 60 and older who have built
resilience and strength over their lives through successes and difficulties , and
Whereas , Orange County benefits when people of all ages , abilities , and backgrounds are
included and encouraged to share their successes and stories of resilience ; and
Whereas , County Orange recognizes our need to nurture ourselves , reinforce our strength,
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and continue to thrive in times of both joy and difficulty ; and
Whereas , Orange County can foster communities of strength by .
• creating opportunities to share stories and learn from each other ,
• engaging older adults through education, recreation, and service ; and
• encouraging people of all ages to celebrate connections and resilience .
Now , therefore , we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim
May 2021 to be Older Americans Month, and urge every resident to recognize older adults
and the people who support them as essential contributors to the strength of our community .
The 4th day of May, 2021 .
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Renee Price , Chalr
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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