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11 <br /> Centers and has provided leadership in the development <br /> and operations of such facilities in the County through its <br /> Department on Aging, and, <br /> WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and <br /> independence of older persons by facilitating their <br /> decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued <br /> contribution to the community, and, <br /> WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, <br /> Senior Centers function as service delivery focal points, <br /> help older persons to help themselves and each other, <br /> and offer opportunities to become physically active, <br /> mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially <br /> involved, and, <br /> WHEREAS, The month of May has historically been proclaimed <br /> Older Americans Month, and communities across the <br /> country are giving special recognition to older persons <br /> and the role of Senior Centers in serving them, and <br /> WHEREAS, This year's Senior Center Week theme is "Senior Centers <br /> on the Move: Meet Us There'; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby <br /> PROCLAIM the week of May 8 through May 14, 2005 as <br /> SENIOR CENTER WEEK <br /> AND, further, do call upon the people of Orange County to honor older Americans <br /> and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Jerry Passmore said that the RSVP Vita program, the tax program, had a record year <br /> with 70+ volunteers and they served over 1,861 people in Orange County with tax assistance. <br /> They saved tax preparation fees of over$200,000 to citizens in Orange County. The net <br /> refunds were almost$1.5 million. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the Board of County Commissioners is proceeding <br /> forward with both senior centers and that the County Commissioners are committed to the <br /> centers being opened on time. <br /> 7. Special Presentations <br /> a. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award <br /> The Board recognized the staff of the Orange County Budget Office for earning the <br /> Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award <br /> for the 2004-2005 fiscal year budget document and presented the GFOA plaque. <br />