1994-15588-Resolution No. 94-035 Recorded 3/31/1994REVIEWED
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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A Resolution Declaring, in
perpetuity, the month of April * 0135--155 r
as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-035
WHEREAS, we recognize that the future of our society depe0dF",upon
how well we treat our children; and
WHEREAS, we further recognize that child abuse can present a grave
threat to that future;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES
COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. That April, 1994 and every April hereafter is declared
Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Section Z. That the Proclamation attached hereto is adopted in
support of said declaration.
DATED this 30th day of March, 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OFJ DESCHUTF.S COUNTY,/ OREGON
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ATTE TOM THR00P,1Commissioner
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Recording Secretary BARRY H. SLAUGHTElt, Commissioner
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1 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-035 (3/30/94)
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NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Our children deserve the best we have within us. They look to us
to be their protectors, role models, heroes and heroines.
Children who are loved and nurtured grow up to love and nurture
others. They give back to their own families, their neighborhoods, and
the entire nation the good that was bestowed on them. When we show we
care, they can show they care. And so the chain continues. Or should
continue.
The frightening reality is that nearly 3 million children each
year are abused and neglected. Every year, over 1,000 of these
children die from their injuries. The rest live on, but they may carry
the burden of their maltreatment into adulthood. Children who were
abused are more likely to suffer from substance abuse, depression,
learning disabilities, school failure, emotional and behavioral
disorders, criminal activity and an inability to foster healthy
relationships. Child maltreatment knows no social or economic
boundaries. It occurs in every neighborhood in America. We must
dedicate our energies to eliminate child abuse, sexual abuse and
neglect and their terrible legacy.
We encourage the citizens of this County to show they care by
committing themselves to fighting child abuse and neglect. In our
homes, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods, let us all accept the
responsibility of assuring a safe environment for all children. The
problems that face too many of our nation's children can be met if each
one of us determines to make a difference.
Therefore, we, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners,
declare that April, 1994 and every April hereafter be designated as
"Child Abuse Prevention Month" across this County. We pledge to create
communities that care enough to protect our children.
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