In Recognition of
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2025
WHEREAS, older adults are valued members of our community, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure their dignity, safety, and well-being are protected; and WHEREAS, elder abuse is a silent epidemic that can include physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as neglect, and affects an estimated 1 in 10 older Americans each year—many of whom suffer in silence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna recognizes the importance of raising awareness about elder abuse in order to protect vulnerable individuals and promote prevention strategies; and WHEREAS, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Area 1 Agency on Aging serves as a vital advocate for residents of licensed long-term care facilities in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, working to ensure that the voices of older adults are heard, their rights upheld, and their safety and dignity protected; and WHEREAS, Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to bring attention to the need for expanded community education, support services, interagency collaboration, and legal protections to safeguard older residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fortuna stands in solidarity with older adults, caregivers, advocates, and community partners to end elder abuse and foster a culture of respect and compassion; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED I, Mike Johnson, Mayor of the City of Fortuna, do hereby proclaim June 15, 2025, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Fortuna, and urge all citizens, agencies, and organizations to take action by learning about the signs of elder abuse, supporting prevention and intervention efforts, and honoring the contributions of older adults in our community.
SIGNED this 2nd day of June, 2025 at the City of Fortuna, in the State of California, and in witness thereof, the seal of Fortuna.
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Mike Johnson,
Mayor, City of Fortuna