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DE HCR48

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 15, 2019, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware

  • Notes that 4-6% of elderly individuals are believed to be abused, with abuse and neglect largely unrecognized globally

  • Aligns with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, which recognize June 15 as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day"

  • Acknowledges Delaware's efforts to address elder abuse through the Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Justice, and the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission

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

Legislative Description

Recognizing June 15, 2019, As Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

6/12/2019

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