HomeMy WebLinkAboutR09-045 Older Americans Month May 2009~~,
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Commissioner ~~ moved ado tion
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2009- ~~-~~
Designation of May 2009 as Older Americans Month
"Living Today for a Better Tomorrow"
WHEREAS, Eagle County is a community in which 3600 citizens age 60 and
over make their home; and
WHEREAS, older adults in Eagle County and throughout the nation are an
increasing population with evolving needs; and
WHEREAS, older Americans are valuable members of.our society who enhance
our communities and personal lives; and
WHEREAS, the increasing number of baby boomers reaching traditional
retirement age highlights the need for increased support of older adults; and
WHEREAS, our older citizens of today and tomorrow promise to be among the
most active and involved older adult populations in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of this and all U.S. communities to work
collaboratively to address older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges; and
WHEREAS, it is crucial that communities modernize systems of care to help
empower older Americans and give them more control over their own lives; and
WHEREAS, communities can improve older citizens' overall quality of life by
helping them:
Make behavioral changes in their lifestyles that can reduce the risk of disease,
disability, and injury;
Obtain the tools they need to make informed decisions about, and gain better
access to, existing health and long-term care options in their communities;
Have more options to avoid placement in nursing homes and remain at home as
long as possible. 1
NOVV THEREFORE, THE EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS hereby
proclaim May 2009 to be Older Americans Month and urge everyone to take time this
May to honor our older adults and the professionals, family members, and citizens-who
care for them. Our efforts can improve the lives of our older citizens and help pave the
way for future generations.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
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COMMISSIONERS ,,
Teak J. Simonton
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY
Sara J. Fisher
Chairman
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Commissioner '~~ seconded ado tion of the fore oin resolution. The
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roll having been called, t vote was as follows:
Commissioner Fisher ~-'
Commissioner Runyon ~ ~'~
Commissioner Stavney
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This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado.
TERM SHEET
1) Requested hearing date: May 12, 2009 (Second choice) Any BoCC
in May
May is Older American's Month
2) For County Manager signature:
3) Requesting department: Health and Human Services Aging and Adult
Services
4) T tie: Designation of May 2009 as Older American's Month, "Living Today
for a Better Tomorrow"
5) Check one: Consent:_On the Record: X
6) Staff submitting: Danaleigh Sheehan
7) Pur ose: To honor the seniors in our community and. awareness of senior
issues to the rest of the community.
8) Schedule: By May 12, 2009
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9) Financial considerations: None
9) Other: There is no cost associated with this proclamation.
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Eagle CaunCy Attorney's Office
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Eagle County Commissioners' office
