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DE HCR36

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 15, 2017 as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware
  • Recognizes that 4-6% of elderly individuals are estimated to be abused and that elder abuse remains a largely unrecognized public health and human rights crisis
  • Aligns Delaware's recognition with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is observed annually on June 15th by the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
  • Urges all Delawareans to learn about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens
  • Acknowledges state efforts through the Department of Health and Social Services, the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, and the Department of Justice to address elder abuse and exploitation

Legislative Description

Recognizing June 15, 2017 As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

6/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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