Agenda 05/26/2009 Item # 4A
Agenda Item No. 4A
May 26,2009
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PROCLAMA rION
WHEREAS, Collier County, Florida seniors al"fll valued members of society and it is our
collective responsibiNty to ef/SUtY they live safely and with dignity: and,
WHEREAS, abuse of older people is a tf'Qgedy inflicted on IIUlnerable seniors, an ever-
increasing problem in todays society that crosses all socio-ec()fl()mic
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, Florida: and,
WHEREA5, Collier County, Florida seniors al"fll guaranteed that they will be treated
with respect and dignity to enable them to continue to serve as leoders,
ment()f"s, volunteers, and important and active members of the community:
and,
WHEREAS, we are all responSible for building safer communities for Collier County,
Florida seniors: and
WHEREAS, the well-being of Collier County, Florida seniors is in the interest of all and
further adds to the well-being (If C(llIler County, Florida communities.
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NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of June ul" to June 15"', ZOO9, be
designated as
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS Z6th Day of May, ZOO9.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COVNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
A 7'T'ESr:
DWIGHT Eo BROCK, CL.ERK
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Agenda Item No. 4A
May 26, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
4A
Item Summary:
Proclamation designating the week of June 10 to June 15, 2009 as World Elder Abuse
Awareness Week. To be accepted by Vicki-Jo Letchworth, Elder Abuse Advocate, The
Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
Meeting Date:
5/26/20099:0000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BCC
Date
Bce Office
3/24/20098:53:42 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCC
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
3/24/2009 9:25 AM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
5/18/2009 9:28 AM
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