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June 2023 Elder Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation by the Aapor of tbt QCftp of )Denton, Texas !Mo all to Whom thege presents 5ball come, Oreetingg: WHEREAS, older adults and people with disabilities contribute to the wellbeing of the City of Denton by working, caregiving, volunteering and actively preserving customs,rituals,and traditions;and WHEREAS, as we age, we build momentum by accumulating knowledge, experience, insight,and wisdom that can be shared to enrich our community;and WHEREAS, abuse of older adults and people with disabilities is a community concern, affecting more than 100,000 older adults and people with disabilities in Texas in 2022;and WHEREAS, abuse against older adults and people with disabilities is grossly underreported because of social stigma,embarrassment,and fear;and WHEREAS, it's important to strengthen our efforts to prevent, report and address elder abuse. NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim June 2023 as "ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH" in the City of Denton and encourage our community to care compassionately for our elders and those with disabilities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the month of June 2023. GERARD H-t DSPETH,MAYOR , ATTEST: JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIM CITY SECRETARY BY: