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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 2015, Williamson County reported an estimated population of 140,333
children of which 2,047 child abuse or neglect cases were investigated by Child Protective Services.
770 children were forensically interviewed by the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center,
resulting in 672 children being confirmed victims of child abuse or neglect; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resource and will shape the future of
Williamson County and the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the meaningful
connections and partnerships created between child welfare, education, health, community and
faith-based organizations, businesses and law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase
awareness about child abuse and continue to promote the social and emotional well-being of
children and families in safe, stable and nurturing environments; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Police Department, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Child
Protective Services, Emergency Medical Services, the County Attorney’s Office, the District
Attorney’s Office, and the Judges and all of their staff, work together and play a critical role in the
prevention and healing of abused and neglected children in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center exists to provide a
friendly, safe place to disclose child abuse, reduce emotional trauma for children and their non-
offending family members, and to extend professional services that protect the integrity of an
investigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby proclaim April, 2016, as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH
in Georgetown, Texas