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10 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are more than 17,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County; and, WHEREAS, The President of the United States and the Governor of North Carolina have declared May as Older Americans Month; and, WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for what they contributed to their County, State and Nation; and, WHEREAS, All Orange County residents enjoy the fruits of older persons and their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place in which to live; and, WHEREAS, The theme for Older Americans Month is "Celebrate Long- Term Living" to recognize older Americans who are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives; and, WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in PROCLAIMING May, 2005 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND, further, do encourage all residents to join us in honoring our older Americans. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Foushee read the Senior Center Week proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to designate the week of May 8 through May 14, 2005 as Senior Center Week in Orange County to recognize local senior centers as focal points for providing opportunities and services to older citizens and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. PROCLAMATION SENIOR CENTER WEEK WHEREAS, Local communities support over 15,000 Senior Centers across the United States, serving close to 10 million older adults annually, and, WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior