Proclamation Child Abuse Prevention Month
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PROCLAMA TION
Whereas, Dubuque's children are one of the most precious resources in our
state and provide the hope for a brighter tomorrow; and
Whereas, child abuse prevention is a community problem and finding
solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the
community; and
Whereas, effective child abuse prevention succeeds because of partnerships
created between parents, practitioners, schools, faith communities,
health care organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the
business community; and
Whereas, all citizens need to be more aware of child abuse and neglect and its
prevention within the community, and be involved in supporting
parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing society;
Whereas, public awareness regarding child abuse and neglect is encouraged
by the Dubuque Area Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and
by other local organizations.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2005, AS:
"CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH"
IN DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE ALL CITIZENS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES,
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND BUSINESSES TO
INCREASE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN EFFORTS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND
NEGLECT, THEREBY STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the Cit~ of
Dubuque, IA to be affixed this 4 day
of April, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk