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006 .;. <br /> P R O C L A M A T I O N <br /> WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and independence <br /> of older persons by facilitating their decisions and actions , <br /> tapping their experiences, skills and knowledge, and enabling <br /> their continued contribution to the Community; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Senior centers function as service delivery focal points , <br /> helping older persons to help themselves and each other, and <br /> offering services or access to community services , as needed; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has established a Hillsborough Senior Center and <br /> a Chapel Hill/Carrboro Senior Center and has supported Senior <br /> Nutrition Sites throughout the County to serve older adults; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, Senior Centers in our County serve as a viable commitment to <br /> our older residents ; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners , HEREBY <br /> PROCLAIM the week of May 10 through 16 , 1987 <br /> SENIOR CENTER WEEK <br /> IN <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> And, further, encourage all citizens to visit a senior center in their <br /> area. . <br /> Shirley Marshall , Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />