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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2014 <br />AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH <br />WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious and growing problem affecting more <br />than 3.2 million of our nation's children annually and over 3,500 children locally; and <br />WHEREAS, this societal malignancy known as child abuse and neglect respects no <br />racial, religion, class or geographical boundaries, and, in fact, has been declared a national <br />emergency; and <br />WHEREAS, increased public awareness of the devastating problem of child abuse and <br />neglect is our strongest weapon in the fight to end it; and <br />WHEREAS, agencies such as The Exchange Club of Indian River, through their support <br />of parent aide programs, parenting classes and educational programs, are making significant <br />progress toward elimination of this heinous crime against the children and families of our nation and <br />community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD <br />OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that the month of April, 2014, be designated as CHILD ABUSE <br />PREVENTION MONTH in Indian River County, and all citizens are urged to use this time to better <br />understand, recognize and respond to this grievous problem. <br />Adopted this 22nd day of April, 2014. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Wesley S. Davis, ice Chairman <br />Qz%atE4/e <br />eph. : ?Zw-L1 <br />Flescher <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim' <br />2 <br />