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PROCLAMATION <br />OLDER AMERICANS MONTH MAY 2016 <br />"Blaze A Trail!" <br />WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Senior Centers Advisory Council recognizes that older <br />adults are trailblazers -- advocating for themselves, their peers, and their <br />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 2016 as Older Americans Month. <br />Adopted this the 18th day of April, 2016. <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 -3 Page 42 <br />