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PROCLAMATION j
WHEREAS, Collier County seniors are valued members of society and it is our collective
responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity; and,
WHEREAS, Abuse of older people is a tragedy inflicted on vulnerable seniors, and an ever-
increasing problem in today's society that crosses all socio-economic boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, Combating abuse of older people will help improve the quality of life for all seniors
across this country and will allow seniors to continue to live as independently as possible
and contribute to the life and vibrancy of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County seniors are guaranteed that they will be treated with respect and dignity
to enable them to continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and
active members of this community; and,
WHEREAS, We are all responsible for building safer communities for Collier County seniors; and,
WHEREAS, The well-being of Collier County seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the
well-being of our entire community; and,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that we hereby proclaim June 15, 2015 as
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
and celebrate the accomplishments of Collier County, Florida seniors and show
support by wearing purple on June 15, 2015.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9TH DAY of JUNE, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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