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File #: 2023-0132    Version: 1 Name: Proclamation: “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”
Type: Proclamation Status: Read and Filed
File created: 6/5/2023 In control: Parish Council
On agenda: 6/5/2023 Final action: 6/5/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Proclamation: "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day"
Sponsors: Matthew Jewell
Indexes: Council On Aging, Proclamations
Attachments: 1. 2023-0132 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Related files: 2020-0171, 2024-0196
2023-0132
Title
Proclamation: "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day"
Body
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, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JUNE 15, 2023, 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 DICK GIBBS
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III

BETH A. BILLINGS NICKY DUFRENE
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV

HOLLY FONSECA MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILWOMAN...

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