2020-0171
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Proclamation: "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and vital participating members of our communities; and,
WHEREAS, in 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed a day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and,
WHEREAS, The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) and St. Charles Parish recognize the importance of taking action to raise awareness, prevent, and address elder abuse; and,
WHEREAS, as our population lives longer, we are presented with an opportunity to think about our collective needs and future as a nation. Ageism and social isolation are major causes of elder abuse in the United States. Recognizing that it is up to all of us, to ensure that proper social structures exist so people can retain community and societal connections, reducing the likelihood of abuse; and,
WHEREAS, preventing abuse of older adults through maintaining and improving social supports like senior centers, human services, and transportation will allow everyone to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JUNE 15, 2020 AS
"WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY"
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SUCCESS AND VITALITY OF OUR COUNTRY.
MATTHEW JEWELL WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
HOLLY FONSECA NICKY DUFRENE
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
LA SANDRA DARENSBOURG GORDON MARILY...
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