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April 20, 2015 (Regular Meeting} Page 2351 WHEREAS, Cabarrus County older adults will continue to shape the county's policies, economic policies, social habits and culture; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County older adults will continue to provide hours of volunteer, community, and civic service; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County will continue to focus on how older adults and adults with disabilities are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others by: • Emphasizing the importance of older adults to live with dignity in the communities of their choice as long as possible • Presenting opportunities for older adults to receive the following services: home - delivered meals, congregate meals, caregiver support, preventive health services, personal care, transportation, job training, and elder abuse prevention • Recognizing older adults as a valuable leader in strengthening the Cabarrus County communities to promote engaging activities for wellness NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 2015 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every Cabarrus County citizen to take time this month to recognize older adults and adults with disabilities and the people who serve and support them as vital citizens who greatly contribute to the community. Adopted this the 20T day of April, 2015. fs/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Board of Commissioners Attest: /s/ Megan Smit Megan Smit, Clerk to the Board (C -2) Cabarrus Health Alliance - Exercise is Medicine Month Proclamation Marcella Beam, Communications Director, Cabarrus Health Alliance, provided information regarding the Exercise is Medicine initiative and also informed of observances that will be held during the month of May. She thanked the Board for observing May as Exercise is Medicine Month. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation. Proclamation No. 2015 -04 EXERCISE IS MEDICINE MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, May 2015 is Exercise is Medicineg Month; and WHEREAS, all citizens are encouraged to speak with their physicians about how physical activity and exercise may help treat or prevent numerous chronic conditions, such as hypertension, cardiac disease; and WHEREAS, all physicians and other health care providers are encouraged to talk to their patients about the health benefits of exercise and to strongly recommend that their patients engage in appropriate exercise; and WHEREAS, regular, moderate - intensity exercise has curative and protective health benefits; and WHEREAS, the health benefits of physical activity and exercise can do so much to improve the quality of life for everyone; and WHEREAS, a healthier populace means cost savings, greater participation in the workforce and other benefits to society at large; and WHEREAS, regular physical activity and exercise is indeed a powerful prescription, with great potential to improve the health of all Americans; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County call on health care organizations, physicians and other professionals, regardless of specialty,