WHEREAS older adults are valued members of our community and our society and deserve to live safely and with dignity; and

WHEREAS abuse of older adults is an ever-increasing issue in our society that crosses all cultures and socio-economic boundaries; and

WHEREAS most abuse of older adults is hidden; and

WHEREAS through strong inter-generational relationships and community connections, the social isolation and abuse of older adults can be broken; and

WHEREAS older adults in Alberta deserve to be treated with respect and dignity to enable them to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this province; and

WHEREAS preventing abuse of older people will help improve the quality of life and will allow older adults to continue to live as independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of Strathcona County; and

WHEREAS we are all responsible for building safer communities for Strathcona County’s older adults; and

WHEREAS empowering older adults is an effective tool in preventing their abuse; and 

WHEREAS the 12^th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day provides an opportunity to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older adults;

NOW THEREFORE I,Mayor Roxanne Carr, do hereby proclaim June 15, 2017 as “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” in Strathcona County.

DATED this 6th day of June 2017.

Roxanne Carr, MAYOR

STRATHCONA COUNTY