Proclamation - City Council - 6/10/2025 - Elder Abuse Awareness Month - June 2025Proclamation
Elder Abuse Awareness Month -June 2025
City of Eagle, Idaho
WHEREAS, after a lifetime of contributions to their families, their communities, and our
state, every Idahoan deserves to live out his or her days in health and
security, yet, every year, millions of older Americans are denied the
opportunity due to abuse, neglect or exploitation;
WHEREAS, Eagle City and the Ada County Victim Services Center recognize the
importance of taking action to raise awareness of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of older adults;
WHEREAS, 2025 marks the 191h Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Its
recognition will promote a better understanding of abuse, neglect and
exploitation of older adults; and
WHEREAS, as our population lives longer, we are presented with an opportunity to
think about our collective needs and future as a nation; and
WHEREAS, ageism and social isolation are major causes of elder abuse in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, recognizing it is up to all of us, to ensure that proper social structures exist
so people can retain community and societal connections, reducing the
likelihood of abuse; and
WHEREAS, preventing abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults through
maintaining and improving social supports will allow everyone to continue
to live independently as possible and contribute to the life and vibrancy of
our communities.
Now Therefore, I, Brad Pike, Mayor of the City of Eagle, Idaho do hereby proclaim the month
of June 2025 as
ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
And call upon the citizens, government agencies, and public and private institutions in
Eagle to re -commit to our community to increase awareness and understanding of elder
abuse and the steps our citizens can take to protect our elders. "7
DATED this 10th Day of June 2025.
Brad Pike, yor
City of Eagle, Idaho