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U-� <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are <br /> more than 13,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange <br /> County; and, <br /> WHEREAS, The President of the United States has declared May as <br /> Older Americans Month with the theme "Long Life and <br /> Good Health"; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live <br /> here and wishes to show appreciation for what they have <br /> contributed to their County, State and Nation; and, <br /> WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the fruits of older <br /> persons and their labors and are inspired to continue <br /> to make Orange County a good place in which to live; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month <br /> for recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the <br /> Governor of North Carolina and the President of the <br /> United States in PROCLAIMING May, 1994, <br /> OLDER AMERICANS MONTH <br /> AND, further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our <br /> older Americans. <br /> Moses Carey, Chair <br /> Orange County Board <br /> Commissioners <br />