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2 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Proclamation <br /> Older Americans Month — May 2013 <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is a community that includes over 20,000 persons aged 60 and <br /> older; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to valuing all individuals and recognizing their <br /> ongoing life achievements; and <br /> WHEREAS, the older adults in Orange County play an important role by continuing to <br /> contribute experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; and <br /> WHEREAS, our older adults are active community members involved in volunteering, <br /> mentorship, arts and culture, and civic engagement; and <br /> WHEREAS, recognizing the successes of community elders encourages their ongoing <br /> participation and further accomplishments; and <br /> WHEREAS, our community can provide opportunities to allow older adults to continue to <br /> flourish by: <br /> • Emphasizing the importance of elders and their leadership by publicly recognizing their <br /> continued achievements <br /> • Presenting opportunities for older Americans to share their wisdom, experience, and <br /> skills <br /> • Recognizing older adults as a valuable asset in strengthening our community; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> May 2013 to be Older Americans Month and urge all residents to take time this month to <br /> recognize older adults and the people who serve and support them as powerful and vital <br /> individuals who greatly contribute to the community. <br /> This the 71'day of May, 2013. <br /> Barry Jacobs, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />