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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-052~~s+Q~ ~SU ~~~`1'~i~ ``A • rrrrr~u~v~~~.. ~~• ~~~ /y~ " ~y .. ! ~+ y;~ •' +f1 ' •N ;~'~ irk ~~ Q+' ~~ ~r~•'rsnnr_rtrrr~rrr '~j~! .... BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution No. a ~--a~2 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community, and WHEREAS, approximately three million children are reported abused and neglected in this country each year, and WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse and neglect are felt by whole communities, and need t© 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 Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and calls upon all citi-r_ens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this 9th day of April 2002 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi and Chair ~]osiassen NOES: None ABSENT: None NO'i' VO'I'INCU: None ~; .. }. ~__ = C~JR ,IOSIASSF,N. Chair ~B~~ara~of Supervisors ATTEST: LAWRENCE D. ODLE, [nterim Chief ,'administrative Officer end Clerk of the Board of Supervisors putt'