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r <br /> 3 <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, Local communities support over 10,000 Senior Centers <br /> in the United States, and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior <br /> Centers and has provided leadership in the development <br /> and operations of such facilities in the County, and, <br /> WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and <br /> independence of older persons by facilitating their <br /> decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued <br /> contribution to the community, and, <br /> WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, <br /> Senior Centers function as service delivery focal points, <br /> help older persons to help themselves and each other, <br /> and offer opportunities to become physically active <br /> mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially <br /> involved, and, <br /> WHEREAS, The month of May has historically been proclaimed <br /> Older Americans Month, and communities across the <br /> country are giving special recognition to older persons <br /> and the role of Senior Centers in serving them, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do <br /> hereby PROCLAIM the week of May 13 through May 19, <br /> 1996 <br /> SENIOR CENTER WEEK <br /> AND, further, do call upon the people of our community to honor older Americans <br /> and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit. <br /> Moses Carey, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />