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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, during the month of April 2022, the City of Georgetown observes National Child
Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect, and create strong
communities to support the strengthening and healing of the abused children and their non-offending
family members; and
WHEREAS, each year, hundreds of children are confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect, and
its prevention is a community-wide responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the “Go-Blue Committee” (which includes members of B.A.C.A, CASA of Williamson
County, Cedar Park Police Department, Georgetown Police Department, Round Rock Police Department,
Round Rock ISD Police Department, Leander Police Department, The Georgetown Project, Williamson
County Sheriff’s, Juvenile Services, Starry, Georgetown ISD and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy
Center) serves hundreds of abused and neglected children, as well as their non-offending family members,
each year; and
WHEREAS, it is important to remember that children are our future, and we must nurture and
protect them, and provide a safe environment in which they can grow and prosper; and
WHEREAS, I urge all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of
improving the quality of life for all children and families by recognizing; and, hereby recognize the “Go
Blue Committee” for its outstanding service to protect the unprotected, seek justice against child
maltreatment and encourage all citizens to be vigilant in recognizing and reporting child abuse in
Georgetown, Texas..
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
do hereby proclaim April 2022 as
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH
In Georgetown, Texas