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t <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, The City of Louisville recognizes the right of all of its <br />citizens to live in peace and security, without threat of emotion- <br />al or physical harm; <br />WHEREAS, The City of Louisville acknowledges that older people may, <br />at times, suffer abuse or the threat of abuse from those who have <br />been entrusted with their care; <br />WHEREAS, The City of Louisville seeks to alert its citizens to the <br />signs of abuse and the factor which cause it; <br />WHEREAS, The City of Louisville is aware that those who care for an <br />older person may experience frustration, exhaustion, and stress; <br />WHEREAS, The City of Louisville wishes to acknowledge the valuable <br />contribution which family members make to the independence and well- <br />being of their older family members; <br />WHEREAS: The City of Louisville believes that offering information <br />and support to those who care for older people will help to relieve <br />stress and prevent abuse; <br />WHEREAS: The City of Louisville seeks to prevent the abuse of any of <br />its older citizens by providing information about the resources avail- <br />able to help those who care for an older person. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Louisville declares <br />the week of May 3 - 9, 1987, <br />ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION WEEK <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that residents of the City of Louisville are <br />encouraged to learn more about this important problem and ways to pre- <br />vent it. <br />ATTEST: <br />City Clerk, am Ferris <br />Mayor Herm Fauson <br />