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4 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> Older Americans Month — May 2021 <br /> Theme— "Communities of Strength" <br /> Whereas, Orange County includes over 30,000 persons aged 60 and older who have built <br /> resilience and strength over their lives through successes and difficulties; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County benefits when people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are <br /> included and encouraged to share their successes and stories of resilience; and <br /> Whereas,Orange County recognizes our need to nurture ourselves,reinforce our strength, <br /> and continue to thrive in times of both joy and difficulty; and <br /> Whereas, Orange County can foster communities of strength by: <br /> • creating opportunities to share stories and learn from each other; <br /> • engaging older adults through education, recreation, and service; and <br /> • encouraging people of all ages to celebrate connections and resilience. <br /> Now, therefore, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim <br /> May 2021 to be Older Americans Month, and urge every resident to recognize older adults <br /> and the people who support them as essential contributors to the strength of our community. <br /> The 4th day of May, 2021. <br /> Renee Price, Chair <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />