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4 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br />®range County Senior Games <br />Whereas, Population studies indicate there are more than 24,000 persons over 55 years <br />of age in Orange County; and, <br />Whereas, Orange County government recognizes the value of health, fitness, and social <br />well-being, and understands the challenges faced by mature adults in <br />pursuing regular exercise, healthful eating, volunteer opportunities, and <br />community engagement; and <br />Whereas, Promoting and developing aging-friendly communities built on active <br />living principles emerged as a central theme in the recent Master Aging Plan <br />Update process; and <br />Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity for persons over <br />55 to affirm health and fitness through spirited athletic competition and <br />celebration; and <br />Whereas, Orange County calls upon governmental agencies, community partners, local <br />businesses, and residents of ali ages to strive and achieve active, healthy <br />lifestyles; and, <br />Whereas, Orange County solicits the special support and participation of county <br />residents age 55 and older in the many events and activities planned as part of <br />the 2007 Senior Games; <br />NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Orange County Board of <br />Commissioners declare Apri123 -May 17 as Athletic Events days and <br />May 15 -July 28 as SilverArts days, a part of <br />ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES <br />AND ENCOURAGES CITIZENS AGE 55 AND OVER <br />TO COME OUT AND PLAY! <br />This, the 10th day of April, 2007. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />