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DE HCR46
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
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Recognizes June 15, 2012, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware.
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Notes that 4-6% of elderly people experience abuse and that elder abuse and neglect remain largely unrecognized public health and human rights crises.
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Acknowledges the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities and the Department of Justice's efforts to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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Directs the cupola at Legislative Hall to be lit purple on June 15th in honor of the 7th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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Urges all Delawareans to learn more about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens.
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 15, 2012 As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day."
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/14/2012