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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 what they contributed 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 in <br /> which to live; and, <br /> WHEREAS, this year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Age Strong! <br /> Live Long!"; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for <br /> recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join <br /> the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in <br /> proclaiming May, 2010 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH <br /> AND, further encourage all residents 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 />