This measure would designate May 2001, as Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
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WHEREAS, Older adults who are not able to live independently may be particularly vulnerable to mistreatment; and
WHEREAS, Elder abuse is prevalent in the United States with approximately one million cases occurring annually; and
WHEREAS, Reported cases of adult abuse to adult protective agencies has dramatically increased by 150 percent during the period of 1986 to 1996; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the Month of May 2001 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.