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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR07-051 Older Americans Month J . Commissioner 12~'1'--'/ -/,/"1 moved adoption of the folIo, mg Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO --- . RESOLUTION NO. 2007- D /j I Designation of May 2007 as Older Americans Month "Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future" WHEREAS, Eagle County is home to more than more than 4500 citizens 60 years of age or older; and WHEREAS, the older citizens of Eagle County represent a dramatic trend in our nation's demographic makeup; and WHEREAS, older persons are diverse, respected citizens who continue to contribute to our nation, state and county's social and economic wellbeing; and WHEREAS, a growing number of baby boomers are rapidly becoming older citizens, and the number of individuals providing care to family members and friends is expanding significantly; and WHEREAS, the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead require us to think differently about health and long term care, and work together to rebalance and modernize our current systems so that we may adequately plan for and address the needs of current and future generations; and WHEREAS, older persons are entitled to live lives of dignity and independence through: ~ Streamlined access to information and community services; ~ Information about cost-effective prevention practices and activities that will improve health and quality of life, and ~ Innovative, affordable options of care and support that will provide an array of choices about how and where to live. NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS hereby proclaim May, 2007 to be Older Americans Month and urge all citizens to honor older adults, and those who care for them, during May and throughout the year. We urge all to promote and participate in activities that contribute to helping older Americans make choices for a healthy and rewarding future. .J '. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF ATTEST: COMMISSIONERS ( '\~ r-- /t:?R\, . Teak J. Simonton Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners COLORADO, by and Through Its OF COUNTY . Menconi, Cb(l - A_9-~ Sara J. Fisher Commission ~ Commissioner ~~~~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: ~ 02-lA' -:;; This Resolution passed b0/o vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Commissioner Menconi Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Runyon