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Agin & <br />Long �Cer <br />A LTC <br />Care <br />:Soulheusl Washington ALTC Council of Covernmenls <br />OL[]ER 0 0 ■ <br />AMERICANS <br />MONTH <br />1AGE OUT LOUD: MAY 2017 <br />Whereas, Kittitas County, WashJngton includes a community of 9,455 older Americans <br />who richly contribute to our community; and <br />Whereas, Kittitas County, WashitWon acknowledges that what it means "to age" has <br />changed — for the better; and <br />Whereas, Kittitas County, WmNuStan is committed to supporting older adults as they <br />take charge of their health, explore new opportunities and activities, and focus on <br />independence; and <br />Whereas, Mi tas County, WashbWtan can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of <br />individuals of all ages by: <br />Involving older adults in the redefinition of aging in our community <br />16, Promoting home -and community-based services that support independent living <br />Encouraging older adults to speak up for themselves and others; and <br />Providing opportunities for older adults to share their experiences <br />Now therefore, the Board of County Cpmmrssrorrers of Kittitas County, Wast nWdn, <br />hereby proclaims May2017to be Older Americans Month, and urges every resident to take <br />time during this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as <br />influential and vital individuals who greatly contribute to our community. <br />Dated this day of 2017 <br />Obie O'Brien, Chairman <br />Paul Jewell, Vice Chairman <br />Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner <br />Constituting the Board of County Commissioners <br />for Kittitas County, Washington <br />