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National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Week Proclamation WHEREAS, in the United States more than 1.6 million individuals live in 16,000 nursing homes; and 1 million live in 50,000 assisted living facilities; 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 that they may be empowered to live with dignity and self-determination; and WHEREAS, we wish to recognize residents of long-term care facilities as valuable members of this community; and WHEREAS, we wish to recognize the volunteer ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facility staff and family members who promote and support residents’ rights; and WHEREAS, individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents’ Rights Week with the theme – “Hear our Voice: Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities Speak Out About Residents’ Rights” – to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights through facility practices, public policy and resident-centered decision-making that impacts quality of care and quality of life. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy Chaney, Mayor of the City of Moscow, do hereby proclaim October 4th through 10th, 2009 to be National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Week in the City of Moscow, and I encourage all citizens to join me in these important observances. DATED this 21st day of September, 2009. Copy Copy Copy Nancy Chaney, Mayor