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DE HCR59

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 15, 2014, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the state

  • Acknowledges that 4-6% of elderly are believed to be abused and that elder abuse and neglect are largely unrecognized public health and human rights issues

  • Notes that the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  • Urges all Delawareans to take the opportunity to learn about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens

Legislative Description

Recognizing June 15, 2014, As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day."

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/4/2014

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