2010-0109
Title
Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the community cares deeply about the prevention of child abuse, and the majority reports that child abuse is a very important moral issue to them; and,
WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on involvement among people throughout our community; and,
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect not only directly harms children, but also increases the likelihood of long-term physical and mental health problems, alcohol and substance abuse, continued family violence, and criminal behavior; and,
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and need to be addressed by the entire community; and,
WHEREAS, the majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are preventable in an engaged and supportive community; and,
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support they need in raising their children in a safe, nurturing environment; and,
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and,
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of the negative effects of child abuse and its prevention within the community and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM APRIL 2010 AS
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES, FAITH GROUPS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND BUSINESSES TO INCREASE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, THEREBY PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE.
V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR. CAROLYN K. SCHEXNAYDRE
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
TERRY AUTHEMENT PAUL J. HOGAN, PE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
BILLY RAYMOND, SR. LARRY COCHRAN
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
SHELLEY M. TASTET MARCUS M. LAMBERT
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
WENDY BENEDETTO DENNIS NUSS
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
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