CC - Item 2 - Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention MonthCHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions depend on
involvement among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, approximately 3 million children are reported abused and neglected in
this country each year; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and need to be
addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships
created among social service agencies, schools, religious and civic
organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community;
and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of the negative effects of child
abuse and its prevention within the community, and become involved in
supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing
environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Rosemead does hereby proclaim April as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" and call
upon all citizens, community agencies, religious organization, medical facilities and
businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby
strengthening the communities in which we live.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2009.
MARGARET CLARK, MAYOR
GARY TAYLOR, MAYOR PRO TEM SANDRA ARMENTA, COUNCIL MEMBER
POLLY LOW, COUNCIL MEMBER
STEVEN LY, COUNCIL MEMBER
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