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Proclamation in Recognition of the Older Persons' Commission (OPC) - Thirty Years as a Great Place to Be!
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Whereas, the Charter Township of Avon, the City of Rochester, and the Charter Township of Oakland joined together on January 20, 1983, to establish the Older Persons' Commission (OPC) under the Urban Cooperation Act through an Interlocal Agreement; and
Whereas, the purpose of the OPC is to provide activities and services for older persons including transportation and actions directed toward the improvement of social, health, housing, educational, emotional, nutritional, recreational, and mobility status; and
Whereas, since 1988 the OPC has provided Meals on Wheels services to seven (7) additional communities, serving 112,500 meals annually and providing 51,540 transportation trips to seniors; and
Whereas, on October 16, 2013, the OPC will celebrate thirty years of providing great service to seniors. Services such as Adult Day Care, Computer Learning, Health and Fitness, Leisure Travel, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition, Transportation, and programs and activities with the vision:
To be the premier community resource for the changing needs of older adults and those who love and care for them; and
Whereas, the OPC is served by a dedicated staff and 2,200 volunteers every year, making the OPC a great place to be!
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that in recognition of the OPC for the services it provides to enhance the quality of life of individuals 50+ and all seniors, and for the successful completion of 30 years of service to the senior community, the City of Rochester Hills recognizes October 16, 2013, as OPC "Heart of the Community" Day; and
Be It Further Resolved, that each year, October 16th will be recognized as OPC "Heart of the Community" Day.