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Proclamation - Older Americans Month (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 28, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to acknowledge May 2019 as Older Americans Month. Each year, Older American Month is celebrated throughout the country in May. This month of acknowledgement raises the awareness of growing needs facing older Americans and their contributions to our county, state and nation. The aging population is the fastest growing population. Social Services continues to see growing needs within this population with strong limits on funding from the federal and state level. Social Services is an active partner in the development of a strategic aging plan for Durham County, and we celebrate our senior population for the worth and value they bring to our county.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This proclamation aligns with Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All.
Resource Persons: Ben Rose, Director of the Department Social Services and Janeen S Gordon, Assistant Director, Aging and Adult Services for the Department of Social Services
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board acknowledge May 2019 as Older Americans Month.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________