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1		HOUSE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, Elder abuse is detrimental to public health and
3		threatens millions of our parents, grandparents, and friends;
4		and
5		WHEREAS, Elder abuse is a crisis that knows no borders or
6		socioeconomic boundaries; and
7		WHEREAS, Elderly Illinois citizens suffer physical,
8		emotional, and financial abuse, largely at the hands of people
9		that they know; and
10		WHEREAS, It is estimated that elder abuse claims five
11		million older American victims each year; and
12		WHEREAS, Most victims of elder abuse do not report abuse to
13		law enforcement or social service agencies; and
14		WHEREAS, The date of June 15 has been proclaimed World
15		Elder Abuse Awareness Day by President Barack Obama; therefore,
16		be it
17		RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
18		HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
19		declare our intent to eradicate abuse of the elderly in

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1		Illinois; and be it further
2		RESOLVED, That we designate June 15, 2017 as Illinois Elder
3		Abuse Awareness Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further
4		RESOLVED, That we urge all Illinoisans to observe Illinois
5		Elder Abuse Awareness Day by learning the signs of elder abuse,
6		neglect, and exploitation, and by raising awareness about this
7		important public health issue.