LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual
Violence Coalition upon the occasion of hosting the 7th Annual World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2012

WHEREAS, Elder citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
countless endeavors, helping to shape and strengthen the character of
our communities and the quality of our lives; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Syracuse
Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, staffed and administered by
Vera House, Inc., upon the occasion of hosting the 7th Annual World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the May Memorial
Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, Vera House is a comprehensive domestic violence and sexual
assault agency providing direct client service, community education and
community planning with a focus on domestic violence and sexual assault
services; and
WHEREAS, June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day in which
organizations and individuals from around the world participate in
activities and events to raise awareness about the mistreatment of older
adults; and
WHEREAS, Elder Abuse is increasingly being seen as an important prob-
lem and one that is likely to grow as many countries' longevity
increases; and
WHEREAS, The World Health Organization predicts that by the year 2025,
the global population of those aged 60 years and older will more than
double from 542 million in 1995 to about 1.2 billion; and
WHEREAS, Similar to other types of violence, abuse of the elderly
includes physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect;
the elderly are also vulnerable to economic abuse, in which others take
advantage of their resources; and
WHEREAS, This year's event will include a new educational component
for senior citizens regarding prevention of and protection against
financial exploitation; and
WHEREAS, There is a lack of awareness and acknowledgement to elder
abuse; the dedicated efforts of the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual
Violence Coalition help to bring more attention to elder abuse and help
stop the violence against older members of our community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition upon
the occasion of hosting the 7th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
on June 15, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition.