Backup Documents 06/12/2018 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
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, 2018 marks the 13th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness bay to promote a
better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults; and,
WHEREAS, the Leadership Coalition on Aging of Collier County (LCA) recognizes the
importance of taking action to raise awareness, prevent and address elder abuse;
and,
WHEREAS, recognizing that proper social structures help people retain community and
societal connections, reducing the likelihood of abuse; and,
WHEREAS, preventing elder abuse by maintaining and improving social supports like senior
centers, human services, and transportation allows everyone to continue to live
as independently as possible and contribute to the vibrancy of our communities;
and,
WHEREAS, where there is justice there can be no abuse; therefore, LCA urges all people
to restore justice by honoring older adults.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that June 15, 2018, be designated as
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of June 2018.
BOARD OF COLJ)CJTY COMMiSSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLOIIDA
ANDY 'LIS,Q AIRMAN