HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 2A--Mayor's Proclamation re June 3-11 as Purple City Week & June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month GI �" Y � F
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: June 20,2023 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager
ITEM NO. 2A
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btippin@cityofredding.org
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ry ippin,Ci an � 6l13/2023
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btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 2A--Mayor's Proclamation declaring June 3-11, 2023, as Purple City Week; and
June 2023 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the Cit of Redding
Recommendation
Mayor's Proclamation presented to Joanne McCarley, Founder and Executive Director of
Compass ShiningCare, Inc., declaring June 3-11, 2023, as Pu�ple City Week; and June 2023 as
Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Redding, to bring awareness to elders who suffer
from at-risk conditions, such as dementia.
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,;° �,� `.� ; individuals, businesses, and eldercare providers, invites more citizens of the City of � �
�/� � �� � ' Redding to become aware friendly, and equipped to help those �at risk, acting as �,�'�, '��`� '�
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��� ��� ��' gatekeepers for a safe and thriving community; and � � �� ' �'
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,�� �� ;�,�� WHEREAS the Purple City Alliance of Redding Initiative leads the community;�����4 ��,���'j;.�
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�� .� �r in promoting the overall health and weliness of elders, disabled adults, as well as their � ' _ `����
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��t � ��,���� WHEREAS, the Purple Ci�y Alliance of Redding will make our community age �� �'� � � �,�, ,
� � �! friendly, as we help at-risk elders, feel sa�e and cared for in our city; and � ���'�
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°�/ t < �; WHEREAS, many at-risk elders are isolated, lacking needed assistance for ���j''�.����'���
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� ���changes in condition resulting in injuries, hospitalizations, loss of independence, as well ���� �. ����
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`��`` �� �, "'� WHEREAS, there are significant and growing numbers of elders whose safety �
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� � �;�� r, WHER�AS, one in five older adults experience social and economic impacts on ; � �
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��� �� "� NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Redding, I do hereby proclaim �'`'�
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�,%�� � � �June as Purple City�cnrl ElderAbuse Awc�reness Montli 2023 in the City of Redding and ��� 'i, °����
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� �� �encoura,ge all citizens to join together during this time to show we are a caring community, ��,; ��
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