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Whereas, According to recent population figures, there are more than 18,734 <br />persons over 55 years of age in Orange County; and, <br />Whereas, Orange County is concerned about the health, fitness, and social <br />well-being of its mature adult population; and, <br />Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity for mature <br />adults to grow positively in the areas of health, fitness and social well-being; <br />and, <br />Whereas, Orange County would like to encourage local businesses and resident support and <br />participation from county residents age 55 and older; <br />NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />declare April 22 -May 18 as Senior Games Events Days <br />and May 22 -July 6 as Silver Arts Days, a part of <br />ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES <br />AND ENCOURAGES CITIZENS AGE 55 AND OVER TO PARTICIPATE. <br />This, the 18th day of April, 2006. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />c. Resolution of Annreciation for Volunteers Servina on County Advisor <br />Boards and Commissions <br />The Board considered a resolution of appreciation for the volunteers who serve an <br />County advisory boards and commissions and authorizing the Chair to sign. <br />Monica Evans, Assistant to the ClerklBoard and Commissions thanked the Board for this <br />resolution on behalf of the volunteers in Orange County and she read the resolution: <br />VOLUNTEER REGOGNITJON <br />IN <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br />Whereas, the annual National Volunteer Week, a 33-year tradition, with a theme of "Inspire by <br />Example!" will be April 23-April 29, 2006; and <br />Whereas, National Volunteer Week designates a special time to recognize and celebrate the <br />tremendous efforts of volunteers and is held to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers <br />at the local, state and national levels; and <br />Whereas, last year, nearly 90 million volunteers stepped forward to make our communities a <br />better place to live; and <br />Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to Orange County <br />and other organizations to provide needed services to County residents; and, <br />