HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211455.tiffPROCLAMATION
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
JUNE 15, 2021
WHEREAS, Weld County's older adults are valued members of society, and it is our collective
responsibility to ensure they live safely and with dignity; and
WHEREAS, at -risk adults in our community have a right to not be abused, exploited, or neglected in
their care; and
WHEREAS, preventing abuse of older and vulnerable adults will improve their quality of life and allow
them to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the vibrancy of Weld County;
and
WHEREAS, Weld County Area Agency on Aging's Adult Protective Services is committed to the support
and protection of at -risk adults through advocacy, investigations of mistreatment, and arrangement of
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Board of Weld County Commissioners does
hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 15, 2021, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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2021-1455
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