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shelter and bicycle racks for OPT buses); and directed staff to work with the Town of Hillsborough to develop a Memorandum of Agreement reflecting the Town's action to provide the local match for transit operations for three years. m. Oranqe County Hazard Mitiqation Plan Update The Board approved a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, adopting the Orange County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS 5. Items Removed From Consent Aqenda g_ Older Americans Month Proclamation The Board considered approving a proclamation and joining federal and state governments in designating the month of May as Older Americans Month as a time to honor older individuals for their contributions to society and Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign. Fred Schroeder was representing the Advisory Board on Aging. He said that Orange County has supported older residents in Orange County for many years and they appreciate it. He recognized Department on Aging Director Jerry Passmore, who has been the heart and soul of the aging programs in Orange County. He read the proclamation. PROCLAMATION OLDER AMERICANS MONTH — MAY, 2010 WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than 19,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2010; and WHEREAS, the over-60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in Orange County and is projected to grow to over 41,000 persons by 2029, which will approximate one out of every four Orange County residents; and WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of North Carolina have declared May as Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for their contributions to their County, State and Nation; and WHEREAS, all Orange County residents enjoy the fruits of older persons and their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place to live; and WHEREAS, this year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Age Strong! Live Long!"; and WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for recognition of the older segment of its residents;