Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/5/2026
Item Status: New
From: Kelly Childress, Council on Aging Coordinator
Submitted by: Beverly Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Council on Aging
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Proclamation - Older Americans Month - May 2026
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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Recommendation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Older Americans Month is celebrated in May throughout the nation to acknowledge the accomplishments and contributions of older Americans.
The Baldwin County Council on Aging has asked the Baldwin County Commission to proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Baldwin County, Alabama, to pay tribute to the County’s senior citizens.
Kelly Childress, Council on Aging Coordinator, will be present to accept the proclamation.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - print proclamation, obtain signatures, seal, place in binder and make a copy of fully executed proclamation to keep for your files.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A