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JUN 21982 P R O C L A M A T I O N 49 PA -F8,97 WHEREAS, the incidence and prevalence of child abuse and neglect have reached alarming proportions in the United States; and WHEREAS, an estimated two million children become victims of child abuse in this Nation each year; and WHEREAS, an estimated five thousand of these children die as a result b• of such abuse each year; and WHEREAS, the Nation faces a continuing need to support innovative pro- - grams to prevent child abuse and assist parents and family members in which child abuse occurs; and WHEREAS, Congress has expressed its commitment to seeking and applying solutions to this problem by enacting the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974; and WHEREAS, many dedicated individuals and private organizations including the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Parent Anonymous, the National Committee for the prevention of Child Abuse, American Humane Association, and other members of the National Child Abuse Coalition, are working to counter the ravages of abuse and neglect and to help child abusers break their destructive pattern of behavior; WHEREAS, organizations, such as the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Parents Anonymous and • other members of the National Child Abuse Coalition are expediting efforts to prevent child abuse in the next generation through special programs for abused children; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the problem of child abuse; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, proclaim that the week of June 6, 1982 through June 12, 1982 be designated as "National Child Abuse Prevention Week" and urge all citizens of Indian River County to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. ATTEST: eda rigs/t, r L/ Don C. Scurlock,Jr. Chairman 4