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671 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2020 <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 all the Exchange Clubs in Indian River County, <br />the Exchange Club of Indian River, the Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast, the Exchange Club of <br />Vero Beach, the Exchange Club of Fellsmere and the Exchange Club of Sebastian, and other <br />organizations who make children a top priority take action to support the physical, social, emotional, <br />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, 2020, be designated as CHILD ABUSE <br />PREVENTION MONTH in Indian River County, and all residents are urged to engage in activities whose <br />purpose is to strengthen families and communities to provide the optimal environment for healthy child <br />development. <br />Adopted this 7th day of April, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,. <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zorc <br />1 <br />