Memorandum
Date: May 19, 2020
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Crystal Markytan, Director, Social Services
Subject: Adopt Proclamation designating the Month of May 2020, as Older Americans month and authorize the Chair to sign.
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Older Americans Month
May 2020
A Proclamation
Whereas, the County of Lake includes roughly 20,000 citizens age 60 and older; and
Whereas, the Area Agency on Aging is committed to valuing all individuals and recognizing their ongoing life achievements; and
Whereas, the older adults in Lake County play an important role by continuing to contribute experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; and
Whereas, our older adults are active community members involved in volunteering, mentorship, arts and culture, and civic engagement; and
Whereas, recognizing the successes of community elders encourages their ongoing participation and further accomplishments; and
Whereas, our community can provide opportunities to allow older citizens to continue to flourish by:
? Emphasizing the importance of elders and their leadership by publicly recognizing their continued achievements
? Presenting opportunities for older Americans to share their wisdom, experience, and skills
? Recognizing older adults as a valuable asset in strengthening American communities
Now therefore, the Lake County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims May 2020 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every citizen to take time this month to recognize older adults and the people who serve and support them as powerful and vital citizens who greatly contribute to the community.
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