HomeMy WebLinkAboutR14-029 Designating April Child Abuse Prevention Month -
Commissioner_ —1 IO LL44- moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2014- Ov
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2014 AS
EAGLE COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS,children are key to Eagle County's future success,prosperity, and
quality of life; while children are our most valuable resource, they are also our most
vulnerable;
WHEREAS,children have a right to thrive, learn, and grow to their full potential;
and
WHEREAS, the revention of child abuse and neglect strengthens p g e gthens Eagle
County's families and communities and ensures the opportunity for children to
develop in healthy, trusting families, schools, and neighborhoods and where that
consequently, builds the foundation of society; and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County is currently implementing initiatives for improving
the safety and well-being of children and families across the County; and
WHEREAS,as a community we must come together to create a more efficient and
effective way for services to be delivered in Eagle County; and
WHEREAS,we must come together as partners to keep children safe,ensure that
the voices of our children are heard by all,and extend a helping hand to children and
families in need; and
WHEREAS,by providing a safe environment for our children,free of violence,
abuse,and neglect, we can ensure that Eagle County's children have a safe,nurturing,and
permanent family in which to grow and flourish as the next generation of leaders,helping to
secure the future of this state and nation;
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,State of
Colorado(hereinafter"the Board")encourages all Eagle County citizens to"Help Kids Thrive"
by making meaningful connections with children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, April 2014 be proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention Month 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 fc day of
April, 2014.
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF
COLORADO,By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY
ofol�co COMMISSIONERS fl
ATTES ► ZO* By: ,/Clerk to the Bo. • of oLaaAO Jil '.n H. Ryan
County Commissioners
Sara J Fisher
Corn is ion:i / -d1 ri/11(
athy C filer-Henry
Commissioner
Commissioner 'S -M seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Ryan
Commissioner Fisher
Commissioner Chandler-Henry
This Resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
