HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC.packet. 05142014 Older Americans Proclamation(PROCLAWATION
fl,9aREAS, Pitkin County includes 3.855 citizens aged 60 and older; and
'WJ REAS, Pitkin County Senior Services is committed to helping all individuals live
longer, healthier lives; and
WK UAS, the older adults in Pitkin County have made countless contributions and
sacrifices to ensure a better life for future generations; and
U,J'aREAS, we recognize the value of injury prevention and safety awareness in
helping older adults remain healthy and active: and
` ,WEPgAS, our community can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of
individuals young and old by:
• Emphasizing the need to take action to safeguard themselves from unintentional
injuries where they live, work and socialize
• Providing information on avoiding leading causes of injury for older adults -
falls, motor vehicle - related incidents, suffocation, medication overdose, and
fire /burns
• Helping older adults take control of their safety and wellbeing
`wJI?ERgAS, Cherie Oates has been named 2014 Senior of the Year and Debbi Falender, ,
Laura Kornasewicz and Chris Nolen from Executive Service Corps of
Aspen have been named 2014 Friends of Seniors for their outstanding
service to the community.
_A0WT)IIPPa 0Pg BE ITTROCLAIWED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin, do hereby proclaim May 2014 to be
OfderAmeficans Month
L'11 2014 ZTieme: Safe Today, 7feafthy Tomorrow
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.
Dated this 14`h Day of May, 2014
Robert A. Ittner, Jr Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Jon Peacock
County Manager