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WHEREAS, Butte County is a community that includes 40,000 citizens aged 60 and older;
and
WHEREAS, the older adults in Butte County are among of our most "treasured
resources," united by historical experiences, strengthened by diversity, and interpreting events
through varied perspectives and backgrounds to bring wisdom and insight to our community;
and
WHEREAS; increasing numbers of adults are reaching retirement age and remaining
strong and active for longer than ever before; and
WHEREAS; the alder adults in Butte County deserve recognitions for the contributions
they have made and will continue to make to the culture, economy, and character of our
community and our nation; and
WHEREAS; our community can provide that recognition and respect by improving the
quality of life for our older Americans by:
Increasing their opportunities to remain active and engaged in community life;
Providing individualized services and support systems to maintain the dignity,
independence, and self-determination of older Americans as they age;
Combating ageist attitudes by honoring #heir past, present, and future contributions;
Now Therefore, we of Butte County do hereby proclaim May 2010 to be Older
Americans Month. We urge every citizen to take time this month to honor our older adults and
professionals, family members, and volunteers who care for many of them. Our recognition and
involvement of older Americans can enrich our entire community's quality of life.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH IN BUTTE COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 11th day of May, 2010 by
the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Kirk, Lambert, Yamaguchi and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
AI35ENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ~ ~ n
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Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Scott Tandy, Interi
Clerk of the Board
By
Chief Administrative Officer and