HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-184RESOLUTION NO. 13-184
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013
AS ~~NATIONAL LONG-TERM RESIDENTS' RIGHTS MONTH"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. Today, there are more than 1.5 million individuals living in 16,000 nursing
homes and 1 million individuals living in 50,000 board and care/assisted living
facilities in the U.S., with over 4,000 facilities and 170,000 residents in Florida.
2. ~ The federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guarantees residents their
individual rights in order to promote and maintain their dignity and autonomy.
3. All residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live
safely and healthfully with dignity and self-determination.
4. St. Lucie County wishes to honor and celebrate these citizens, to recognize their
rich individuality, including the right to have a say in their care.
5. Individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents' Rights
Month, to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights through facility
practices, public policy, and resident-centered decision-making.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of October 2013, as "RESIDENTS'
RIGHTS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and encourage all citizens to join
in on these important observances.
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PTED this 1St day of October 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVE' AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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