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DE HCR40

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2010 as "Older Americans Month" in Delaware.

  • Recognizes that more than 210,000 Delaware citizens age 55 and over reside in the state and acknowledges the increasing population of baby boomers reaching retirement age.

  • Calls for collaboration between Delaware and its communities to address older adults' unique health and long-term care challenges.

  • Urges Delaware residents to honor older adults and the professionals, family members, and citizens who care for them during May 2010.

  • Encourages improvements to older citizens' quality of life through lifestyle changes, better access to health and long-term care options, and support for aging in place rather than nursing home placement.

Legislative Description

Designating The Month Of May 2010 As "older Americans Month".

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

5/6/2010

Full Bill Text

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