HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2022 - 03 Long-Term Care Resident's MonthNational Long -Term Care Residents' Rights Month October 2022
Mayor Jerry Merrill
35 North is( East mayor@rexburg.org Phone: 208.359.3020
PROCLAMATION
No. 2022 — 03
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REXBURG
Amtrwa3 Family Commuml)
October 2022 National Long -Term Care Residents' Rights Month
Inspiring Unity Within Our Community
Whereas, there are 1.3 million individuals living in 15,600 nursing homes; and over 800,000
individuals living in 28,900 assisted living/residential care facilities in the U.S.; and
Whereas, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guarantees residents their individual rights
in order to promote and maintain their dignity and autonomy; and
Whereas, all residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live with
dignity and self-determination; and
Whereas, we wish to honor and celebrate these citizens, to recognize their rich individuality, and to
reaffirm their right to vote and participate politically, including the right to have a say in their
care; and
Whereas, individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents' Rights Month
with the theme — Inspiring Unity within Our Community — emphasizing the importance of
fostering meaningful community within the facility and encouraging residents' connection to
their local community.
Now, therefore, I, Jerry Merrill, Mayor of the City of Rexburg, do hereby proclaim October 2022
as National Long -Term Care Residents' Rights Month, in the City of Rexburg, Idaho
and encourage all citizens to join me in these important observances.
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ATTEST:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Seal of the City of Rexburg to be affixed
this 5(h day of October in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-two.
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Deborah Lovejoy, Re Ci Clerk
APPROVED: