HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-143Resolution No.
WHEREAS, 19.69 percent of the population in Butte County is comprised of seniors
(persons aged 60 years and older); and
WHEREAS, Senior Volunteers can provide positive role models of active aging; and
WHEREAS, Senior Volunteers are a source of knowledge and support for younger
generations; and
WHEREAS, Senior Volunteers serve as teachers, mentors, and role models for the
generations that follow them; and -
WHEREAS, Senior Volunteers serve as advocates, companions, and helpers to frail
elderly; and
WHEREAS, the growth of such programs as Faster Grandparents and the Senior
Companion Programs attest to the value of the special relationships between senior volunteers
and the people they serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
hereby proclaims October 19, 2006, as Senior Volunteer Recognition Day in Butte County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of
October 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, ~'amaguchi and Chair Josiassen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ~~
CUR' JOSIASSEN, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Deputy
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER ].9, 2006
AS SENIOR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DAY