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June 15, 2015 {,regular Meeting) Page 2435 WHEREAS, Cabarrus County joins the world in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day every June 15th; WHEREAS, national and international research reveals that abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable and older adults are grossly underreported; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County's vulnerable and older adults of all social, economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds may be targets of abuse, neglect or exploitation, which can occur in families, long -term care settings and communities; and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina enacted the nation's first elder abuse law in 1973, aimed at protecting older adults and vulnerable adults age 18 to 59 with disabilities, and increasingly recognizes the need for a comprehensive system of protection for vulnerable and older adults; and WHEREAS, protecting North Carolina's vulnerable and older adults is a community responsibility and all citizens are charged under State law to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to their local county department of social services; and WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2013, over 21,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable and older adults were made to North Carolina's 100 county departments of social services; and WHEREAS, the Division of Aging and Adult Services partners with county departments of social services to offer a statewide Adult Protective Services Program with area agencies on aging to increase awareness about elder abuse through its Long -Term Care Ombudsman Program, and with the State Attorney General's Office and others to assist victims of telemarketing scams and other forms of consumer fraud; and WHEREAS, today, 59 of North Carolina's 100 counties are projected to have more people age 60 and over than age 17 and younger, and one in five North Carolinians are age 60 and older; and WHEREAS, Mother's and Father's Days are national holidays intended to honor, respect, and promote the dignity and well -being of our parents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 8 - June 22, 2015, as "VULNERABLE AND ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH" in Cabarrus County, and commend its observance to all citizens. Adopted this the 15th day of June, 2015. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (C -4) Human Resources - Recognition of Deputy Randal B. Buckwell on His Retirement from Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Paul Hunt, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department, recognized Randal Buckwell an his retirement from his position with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department. Chief Deputy Hunt highlighted a number of Deputy Buckwell's accomplishments during his thirty -year tenure. Deputy Buckwell recognized his family in attendance. Vice Chairman Poole presented a service award in appreciation of his service and dedication to the county. Deputy Buckwell accepted the award and expressed appreciation. (C -5) Human Resources - Recognition of Ser eant Rocky Nance on His Retirement from Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Paul Hunt, Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department, recognized Sergeant Rocky Nance on his retirement from his position with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department. Chief Deputy Hunt highlighted a number of Sergeant Nance's accomplishments during his five -year tenure.