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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 , County Orange recognizes our need to nurture ourselves , reinforce our strength, <br /> tY <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 /> t <br /> �a <br /> Renee Price , Chalr <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> ort4 �1� <br />