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...... COUNTY OF HAWAII ' / • STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 228 12 A RESOLUTION URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY IN HILO. WHEREAS, according to the Hawaii State Plan on Aging, by 2035 the older adult population in Hawaii (projected to be 474,586 individuals, 60 years or older) will represent 29.7% of the total population, a 310.3% increase during the 55 year period from 1980—2035; and WHEREAS, during the same 55 year period the total population is projected to increase 65.1%while the population aged 85 and older will increase 1157.5%, illustrating decreasing mortality rates and greater life expectancy; and WHEREAS, Hawaii Island Adult Care, which runs the Hilo Adult Day Center; is a 501(c)(3)Non-Profit organization whose purpose is to provide community based care of the daily life needs of frail elders, Alzheimer's patients, and physically or mentally challenged individuals; and WHEREAS,preventing premature institutionalization in long-term or acute care facilities allows these individuals the opportunity to continue living in their own homes, providing dignity and self-worth and helps these individuals maintain independence; and WHEREAS, the programs offer a variety of supervised group activities designed to promote independence, personal growth and enjoyment, and is structured according to their individual abilities, needs and interests; and WHEREAS, the all-day programs provide a much needed respite for caregivers and the opportunity for family caregivers to continue working; and WHEREAS,the Hilo Adult Day Center currently leases the old Hilo Memorial Hospital, which was constructed in 1924, on a month to month basis to offer services to its 105 clients; and WHEREAS,the Hawai`i Island Community Development Corporation is a 50l(c)(3)non- profit organization which has developed over 400 affordable housing units for low income families on Hawaii Island; and WHEREAS,the Hawai`i Island Community Development Corporation proposes the construction of a new functional and modern facility to be integrated into the Mohouli Senior complex being developed in Hilo, designed to meet the needs of the community for decades to come; now, therefore,