HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170972.tiffPROCLAMATION
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH -- APRIL 2017
WHEREAS, every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving and stable family
free from physical, sexual, emotional and verbal abuse; neglect; and
exploitation; and
WHEREAS, child maltreatment is a national tragedy that crosses racial, ethnic
and socio-economic boundaries and endangers the most precious resource of
children, who will shape the future of Weld County; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have lifelong psychological, emotional, and physical
consequences for victims; and
WHEREAS, children have the right to be provided every opportunity to learn,
grow, and thrive in nurturing environments that don't violate their safety, dignity,
and humanity; and
WHEREAS, preventing child abuse in our county can only occur with programs
that strengthen families, educate parents and caregivers, and provide positive
development of children that allows them to succeed; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Weld County, in conjunction with concerned
citizens throughout the County, designates the month of April as Child Abuse
Prevention Month while urging all citizens to dedicate themselves to protect
quality of life for every child;
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Commissioners of Weld County, do hereby proclaim
April 2017 as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
Steve Moreno, Pro Tem
Mike Freeman
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk o the Board
By
Depu Clerk to the Board
S -an P. Conway
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