SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
recognize May, 2006, as Elder Abuse Prevention Month; and

	WHEREAS, Elderly citizens have contributed greatly to the 
general welfare of this state by helping to preserve its customs, 
principles, and heritage; they are valued members of our society 
who enrich our lives with their wisdom and experience; and

	WHEREAS, Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly 
and of people with disabilities in domestic and institutional 
settings is a widespread problem that affects hundreds of 
thousands of people across the country; and

	WHEREAS, This problem affected over 46,000 Texans in 2005; 
it involves both men and women, people of all cultural and ethnic 
groups, and people of all income levels, and it is often 
underreported due to the shame and fear of those abused; and

	WHEREAS, Many cases investigated by the Texas Department 
of Family and Protective Services involve self-neglect; it is the 
duty of all citizens to reach out to people in need, regardless of 
their situation; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby call upon the 
citizens of Texas to work together to fight the problem of abuse 
of the elderly and the disabled and urge all communities to 
observe May, 2006, as Elder Abuse Prevention Month; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
recognition of Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
                                                                          Harris




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate