HomeMy WebLinkAboutChild Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month_3.26.13
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a complex and ongoing problem in our society,
affecting many children in Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, feel secure and be
free from verbal sexual, emotional and physical abuse, and neglect ; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of every adult who comes into contact with a child to
protect that child’s inalienable right to a safe and nurturing childhood; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has dedicated individuals and organizations who
work daily to counter the problem of child maltreatment and to help patents obtain the
assistance they need; and
WHEREAS, our communities are stronger when all citizens become aware of child
maltreatment prevention and become involved in supporting parents to raise their
children in a safe and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships
among families, social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law
enforcement agencies and the business community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim April 2013 as
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH