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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS 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 to be
addressed by the entire coznxnunity; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs~succeed because ofpartnerships 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 citizens, community agencies,
religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in 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 28~' day of March
2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, T~oux, Yamaguchi and Chair .7osiassen
NOES: None
ASSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
T .I SIASSEN, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: -~-s
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