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ProcCamati"on <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2023 <br />AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH <br />-Whereas, child abuse and neglect are serious and growing problems affecting more than 3.2 million <br />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 of <br />society; increased public awareness of the devastating problem of child abuse and neglect is our strongest <br />weapon in the fight to end it; and <br />Whereas, many community organizations, such as all the local Exchange Clubs: Indian River, <br />Treasure Coast, Vero Beach, Fellsmere and Sebastian, the Hibiscus Children's Center and other <br />organizations who make children a top priority, take action to support the physical, social, emotional, and <br />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, and <br />the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, will implement Pinwheels for Prevention, a statewide campaign <br />promoting awareness of healthy child development and positive parenting practices. The National <br />Exchange Club will honor all children by wearing blue on Mondays during the month of April. <br />Now, 71herefore, be it Proclaimed dy the Board of county Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Fforida, that the month of April, 2023, be designated as CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION <br />MONTH in Indian River County, and all residents are urged to engage in activities whose purpose is to <br />strengthen families and communities to provide the optimal environment for healthy child development. <br />Adopted this 18th day of April, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />K <br />