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2 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br />OLDER AMERICANS MONTH -MAY, 2010 <br />WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than <br />19,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2010; and <br />WHEREAS, the over-60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in <br />Orange County and is projected to grow to over 41,000 persons by 2029, which <br />will approximate one out of every four Orange County residents; and <br />WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of <br />North Carolina have declared May as Older Americans Month; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and <br />wishes to show appreciation for their contributions to their County, State and <br />Nation; and <br />WHEREAS, all Orange County residents enjoy the fruits of older persons and <br />their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place to <br />live; and <br />WHEREAS, this year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Age Strong! Live <br />Long!"; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for <br />recognition of the older segment of its residents; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the <br />Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in proclaiming <br />May 2010 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further encourage all residents <br />to join us in honoring our older Americans. <br />This the 6th day of May, 2010. <br />Valerie P. Foushee, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />