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WHEREAS, there are 1.2 million individuals living in 14,800 nursing homes; and over 1 million
individuals living in 32,200 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 — "Stand with Me" -highlighting the importance of solidarity and support
for residents who stand up and advocate for their rights, as well as the value of encouraging the
community to join residents in sharing their voices.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kevin B. England, Mayor of the City of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim
October 2025 as
NATIONAL LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS' RIGHTS MONTH
in the City of Chubbuck and encourage all citizens to join me in these important observances.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby set my
hand and caused the seal of our city to be
affixed this 1 st day of October, in the year two
thousand and twenty-five.
Kevin B. England, Mayor
City of Chubbuck