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2 <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />PROCLAMATION <br />OLDER AMERICANS MONTH -MAY, .2007 <br />WHEREAS, according to the latest population figures, there are more than <br />17,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County in 2007; and <br />WHEREAS, the over 60 age group is the fastest growing population sector in <br />Orange County, and is projected to grow to over 28,000 persons by 2020 which <br />is a 72% increase compared to only.17% growth of the total county population; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the President of the United States and the Governor of North <br />Carolina have declared May as Older Americans Month; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes <br />to show appreciation for what they contributed to their County, State and Nation; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, all Orange County residents enjoy the fruits of older persons and <br />their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place in <br />which to live; and <br />WHEREAS, the theme for Older Americans Month is "Making Choices for a <br />Healthier Future" to recognize older Americans who are living longer, healthier, <br />and more productive lives and the need to have choices for healthier living; and <br />WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for <br />recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join <br />the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in <br />proclaiming May, 2007 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH <br />and further encourage all residents to join us in honoring our older Americans. <br />Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />