To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Brown and Supervisor McCowen
Meeting Date: May 2, 2017
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Supervisor Brown |
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463-4441 |
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Supervisor McCowen |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing May 2017 as Older Americans Month in Mendocino County (Sponsors: Supervisors Brown and McCowen)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Proclamation recognizing May 2017 as Older Americans Month in Mendocino County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
This proclamation has been made annually since 1998.
Summary of Request:
Starting with John F. Kennedy in 1963, every U.S. President has paid tribute to older Americans in the month of May. It began as “Senior Citizens Month” and changed in 1980 to “Older Americans Month” For the past 17 years the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors has signed a proclamation recognizing May as Older Americans Month, joining with the President of the United States to acknowledge the past and present contributions of older persons. Also recognized are the services provided by Adult and Aging Services to our community within the County of Mendocino through the Health and Human Services Agency.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not adopt the Proclamation.
Supplemental Information Available Online at: <http://acl.gov/NewsRoom/Observances/oam/Index.aspx>
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Supervisorial District: All |
Vote Requirement: Majority |
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Janelle Rau, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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