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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING MAY 21-27, 2006
AS ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION WEEK RESOLUTION NO. 2006/188
Whereas the issue of elder abuse remains a largely hidden and underreported problem, affecting one of
the most vulnerable populations, and 1
Whereas Contra Costa County has included elder abuse in its Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence ini-
tiative, 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 Set-vices program dedicated to inves-
tigating allegations of abuse or neglect of elderly persons or dependent adults, and
Whereas Contra Costa County has elder abuse prosecuting attorneys 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 now declares the week of May 21-27 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 b unanimous vote of the Contra Costa Count Board of Supervisors on this
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2nd day of May, 2006
JOHN GIOIA
Chair
District I Sup rvisor
AAKAYLE B, U K MA \\ MARY PIEPHO
District II Supervisor istrict III S e sor
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MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seat of
SFJ L 0the Board of Supervisors affixed
this a; Day of 2006.
John Cullen, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Adminis-
trator
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By " Deputy
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