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(These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda below.) 3. Petitions by Board Members Chair Pelissier said that there has been a Chapel Hill 2020 Comprehensive Plan process and she said that there has been discussion about issues that may not be familiar to the Board of County Commissioners and she would like to ask someone from Chapel Hill to make a presentation to the Board before the summer break. Commissioner Yuhasz arrived at 7:08 PM. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/Special Presentations a. Older Americans Month Proclamation The Board considered approving a proclamation joining Federal and State governments in designating the month of May as Older Americans Month and authorizing the Chair to sign. Department on Aging Director Janice Tyler read the proclamation: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Proclamation Older Americans Month — May 2012 WHEREAS, Orange County is a community that includes over 20,000 residents aged 60 and older and this population is the fastest growing segment of Orange County's population; and WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence in later life; and WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County have an important role in sharing knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the history of our community through interactions with children, youth, and adults from other generations; and WHEREAS, the fruits of knowledge and experience can be effectively transferred from generation to generation through meaningful social interactions; and WHEREAS, their interactions with family, friends, and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved; and WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich residents young and old by: • Emphasizing the value of including elders in public and family life; • Creating opportunities for older Americans to interact with people of different generations; and • Providing services, technologies, and support systems that allow older adults to participate in social activities in the community;