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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR11-036 Child Abuse Prevention Week - 1 Commissioner oved adoption of the followin Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 10 r / w RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 25 -29, 2011 AS EAGLE COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION WEEK WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter "the Board "), encourages all Eagle County citizens to participate in efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and neglect, and strengthening our communities. WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a community issue affecting both the current and future quality of life of a community; and WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs when people find themselves in stressful situations without community resources, and do not know how to cope; 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 prevented by making sure each family has the support they need to raise their children in a healthy environment; and WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect not only cause immediate harm to children, but are also proven to increase the likelihood of criminal behavior, substance abuse, health problems such as heart disease and obesity, and risky behavior such as smoking; and WHEREAS, all Eagle County citizens should become involved in supporting families to provide safe, nurturing environments for children, giving them the opportunity to grow up to be caring, contributing members of the community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT the week of April 25 -29, 2011 be proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Week in Eagle County. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of April, 2011. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ATTEST: ot , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS c y (. .... , 1 % .i * 1 -- By: 111AL ;,-1111.11 Clerk to the Board of , - Jo St: vney County Commissioners Co ission d Ch. � rr Peter F. Runyon ./ Commissioner --Clai- ---- itso Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney r i Commissioner Runyon 4,, Commissioner Fisher ge This Resolution passed by `- / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. •