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R~sc~lufion No. 9~-zs
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 9-15, 1997 AS
"EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER WEEK"
WHEREAS, older workers offer employers the experience and wisdom of a lifetime of
working, raising children and developing valuable skills. Older workers are productive and cost-
effective. folder workers can be trained in new technologies, are flexible regarding assignments and
schedules, and have lower turnover and absenteeism rates; and
WHEREAS, between now and the year 2000, the pool of younger workers will decline
significantly. Many new workers lack the basic skills needed for employment. At the same time,
the older population is growing and is predicted to increase sharply by the year ?010 when the oldest
members of the baby-boom generation will be nearing 65 and the youngest will be 45.
WhIEREAS, employers are depending more and more on older workers for their personal
attributes; "people" skills such as courtesy, patience, helpfulness and empathy; loyalty and support
for company goals: and commitment to the work ethic. Employers are also aware of studies which
provide evidence that it makes good business sense to hire older workers; and
WHEREAS, Green Thumb, Inc., California Program, calls un business owners,
community service providers, and state and local agencies to recognize the vast potential of Older
Workers and to help retrain and assist them to enter the work force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
does hereby proclaim March 9-15, 1997 as Employ the Older Worker Week in Butte County; and
urges Butte County employers to join in supporting the rights, refuting the myths and reflecting on
the contributions of our older workers today and everyday. Further, the Board encourages employers
and community leaders to recruit workers from this pool of candidates to help meet the changing
needs of our workforce.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of
California, this 11th day of March, 1997 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen anal Chair Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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FRED C. DAMS, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
,.IOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
by
deputy