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z <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Proclamatio� <br /> Older Americans Month —May 2012 <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is a community that includes over 20,000 residents aged 60 and older <br /> and this population is the fastest growing segment of Orange County's population; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and <br /> independence in later life; and <br /> WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County have an important role in sharing knowledge, <br /> wisdom, and understanding of the history of our community through interactions with children, <br /> youth, and adults from other generations; and <br /> WHEREAS, the fruits of knowledge and experience can be effectively transferred from generation <br /> to generation through meaningful social interactions; and <br /> WHEREAS,their interactions with family,friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives <br /> of everyone involved; and <br /> WHEREAS,our community can provide opportunities to enrich residents young and old by: <br /> • Emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life; <br /> • Creating opportunities for older Americans to interact with people of different generations; <br /> and <br /> • Providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults to participate <br /> in social activities in the community; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE; we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May <br /> 2012 to be Older Americans Month and urge all residents to take time this month to engage with our <br /> older residents through enjoyable social interactions such as sports, games, contests, and other forms <br /> of play. <br /> This the 1 St day of May, 2012. <br /> Bernadette Pelissier, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />