Backup Documents 05/26/2009 Item # 4A
4A
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Collier County, Florida 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, 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, Florida: and,
WHEREAS, Collier County, Florida 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 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 of Collier County, Florida communities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of June Jd" to June 1~, 2009, be
designated as
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of May, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
LJ~
~A FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: