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Lubbock County proclaims June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Summary
The commissioners read and adopted a proclamation recognizing June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, citing statewide reporting figures and acknowledging Adult Protective Services and the Janno Estacado Silver Star Board's work.
Judge Parrish read a resolution proclaiming June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Lubbock County and urged residents to help prevent abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities. The proclamation cited Texas reporting figures and framed elder abuse as underreported due to stigma and fear.
Representatives of the Janno Estacado Silver Star Board and Adult Protective Services came forward to accept the recognition; an APS representative thanked the court and described the agency’s role responding to emotional, physical, financial abuse and self-neglect among adults with disabilities. The court approved the proclamation by motion.
