HomeMy WebLinkAbout20232887.tiffPROCLAMATION
WELD COUNTY LONG-TERM CARE
RESIDENTS' RIGHTS MONTH
OCTOBER 2023
WHEREAS, the Board of Weld County Commissioners respects the rights of the more than
700 individuals living in eight nursing homes and nearly 1000 individuals living in 24 assisted
living facilities in Weld County; and
WHEREAS, all residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live
with dignity and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program will be commemorating
Residents' Rights Month with the theme "Amplify Our Voices," emphasizing a community of
long -term -care residents coming together to make their voices heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners
that October be known as Weld County Long -Term Care Residents' Rights Month.
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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