HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-203 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING MAY 26-31,2002
AS ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION WERE` RESOLUTION NO. 2002/203
Whereas the issue of elder abuse remains a largely hidden and underreported problem,affecting one of
the most vulnerable populations, and
Whereas, Contra Costa County is dedicated to preserving the safety and well-being of all its inhabitants,
and
Whereas Contra Costa County operates a 24-hour Adult Protective Services program dedicated to inves-
tigating allegations of abuse or neglect of elderly persons or dependent adults, and
Whereas Contra Costa County has a special elder abuse prosecution unit within the District Attorney's
office dedicated to bringing crimes against elderly victims to justice, and
Whereas, the issue of elder abuse requires continual community education and awareness.
NOW, therefore, be it RESOLVED that,
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the week of May 26-31, 2002 to be
Elder Abuse Prevention Week; a week dedicated to community activities to educate and inform people
about the types of elder abuse, intervention, and prevention measures that can be taken against elder
abuse.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
9th day of April,2002
JOHN GIOIA
Chair
District I SuperZi
r
AYLE IL EMA TS ERBER
District II Supervisor ict upervisor
MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed..this 9th
Day of April,2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By. 1.. ., t�� Deputy
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