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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS 1999
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Whereas the United Nations has designated 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons;
Whereas this segment of the population is increasing more rapidly than any other worldwide;
Whereas the needs of this segment are often ignored or neglected;
Whereas the membership of this Association affirms the dignity of all persons through the Association statement of mission and its principles of ethical behavior;
Whereas the Association, through actions of its Council of Representatives, has consistently underscored the worth and dignity of all persons;
Whereas the Association members manifest this earnest commitment to promoting healthy aging in the worlds population;
Whereas the Association has established a Standing Committee on Aging to focus on and address these issues;
Therefore, be it Resolved, that the American Psychological Association commends the United Nations for directing world attention to this issue through designating 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons and affirms the United Nations Principles for Older Persons.
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