SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski, Michael Smith DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 80 RECOGNIZING JUNE 15, 2023, AS "DELAWARE ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY".
SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski, Michael Smith
SPONSOR: Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams
Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski, Michael Smith
SPONSOR:
Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. K. Williams
Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, K. Johnson, S. Moore, Morrison, Osienski, Michael Smith
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 80
RECOGNIZING JUNE 15, 2023, AS "DELAWARE ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY".
WHEREAS, it is generally believed that 4-6% of the elderly are abused; and WHEREAS, throughout the world, abuse and neglect of the elderly is largely unrecognized; and WHEREAS, no state, county, or municipality is immune from this costly public health and human rights crisis; and WHEREAS, research indicates that public education events such as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day are vital for raising community awareness of, and mobilizing community action against, elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation; and WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Department of Health and Social Services, is addressing the problems of elder abuse and neglect in the First State; and WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, is addressing the problems of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults in our State; and WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Department of Justice, is addressing the problem of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly in our State; and WHEREAS, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) is addressing the problem of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults in our State; and WHEREAS, the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has joined with the International Network the Prevention of Elder Abuse to annually recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly believes it is appropriate to recognize June 15, 2023, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day in our State. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that June 15, 2023, is recognized as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day in this State. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Delawareans are urged to take an opportunity to learn more about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.
WHEREAS, it is generally believed that 4-6% of the elderly are abused; and
WHEREAS, throughout the world, abuse and neglect of the elderly is largely unrecognized; and
WHEREAS, no state, county, or municipality is immune from this costly public health and human rights crisis; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that public education events such as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day are vital for raising community awareness of, and mobilizing community action against, elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation; and
WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Department of Health and Social Services, is addressing the problems of elder abuse and neglect in the First State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, is addressing the problems of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults in our State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Delaware, through the Department of Justice, is addressing the problem of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly in our State; and
WHEREAS, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) is addressing the problem of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults in our State; and
WHEREAS, the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has joined with the International Network the Prevention of Elder Abuse to annually recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly believes it is appropriate to recognize June 15, 2023, as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day in our State.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that June 15, 2023, is recognized as Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day in this State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Delawareans are urged to take an opportunity to learn more about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.
SYNOPSIS This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2023, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and encourages all of Delaware's citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens. Author: Senator Mantzavinos
SYNOPSIS
This Concurrent Resolution recognizes June 15, 2023, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and encourages all of Delaware's citizens to learn about how to protect and nurture our elderly citizens.
Author: Senator Mantzavinos