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ISG <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2017 <br /> AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious and growing problem affecting more than 3.2 <br /> million of our nation's children annually, and over 3,500 children locally; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the abuse and neglect of children can cause severe, costly, and lifelong problems, <br /> including physical and mental health problems, school failure, and criminal behavior which affects all <br /> of society; and, <br /> WHEREAS, increased public awareness of the devastating problem of child abuse and neglect <br /> is our strongest weapon in the fight to end it; and, <br /> WHEREAS, community organizations such as Exchange Club of Indian River and other <br /> organizations who make children a top priority and take action to support the physical, social, <br /> emotional, and educational development and competency of all children; and, <br /> WHEREAS, during the month of April, Prevent Child Abuse Florida, in collaboration with the <br /> Governor's Office of Adoption and Child Protection, the Florida Department of Children and Families, <br /> and the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, will implement Pinwheels for Prevention, a statewide <br /> campaign promoting awareness of healthy child development and positive parenting practices. The <br /> National Exchange Club will honor all children by wearing blue on Mondays during the month of April. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, that the month of April, 2017, be designated as CHILD ABUSE <br /> PREVENTION MONTH in Indian River County, and all residents are urged to engage in activities <br /> whose purpose is to strengthen families and communities to provide the optimal environment for <br /> healthy child development. <br /> Adopted this 4th day of April, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> (7J� e h . Flescher, Chairman <br /> (� Peter D. O'Bryan, Vi h a <br /> Y <br /> ta6ndams , <br /> BobSolar' <br /> Time <br /> P3 <br />