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PROCLAMATION <br /> OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2017 <br /> "AGE OUT LOUD!" <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council recognizes that older <br /> adults are aging out loud - advocating for themselves, their peers, and <br /> their communities—paving the way for future generations; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council is committed to <br /> raising awareness about issues facing older Americans and helping all <br /> individuals to thrive in communities of their choice for as long as <br /> possible; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council will continue to <br /> provide hours of volunteer, community, and civic service, and <br /> WHEREAS, we appreciate the value of inclusion and support in helping older adults <br /> successfully contribute to and benefit from their communities; and <br /> WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers can provide opportunities to enrich the <br /> lives of individuals of all ages by; <br /> • Promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and social involvement <br /> • Emphasizing home- and community-based services that support <br /> independent living <br /> • Ensuring community members can benefit from the contributions <br /> and experience of older adults. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of <br /> Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 2017 as Older Americans Month. <br /> Adopted this the 18th day of April, 2017. <br /> Stephen M. Morris, Chairman <br /> Board of Commissioners <br /> Attest: <br /> Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board <br /> Attachment number 1 \n <br /> C-2 Page 46 <br />