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Commissioner P.--`14—u moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 0 Z
Resolution Designating the Third Week of April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Week
WHEREAS, children are key to the State's future success,prosperity, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, while children are our most valuable resource,they are also our most vulnerable;
and
WHEREAS, children have a right to thrive, learn, and grow to their full potential; and
WHEREAS,the prevention of child abuse and neglect strengthens Colorado's families and
communities and ensures the opportunity for children to develop in healthy, trusting families, schools,
and neighborhoods and
WHEREAS, the State is currently implementing initiatives for improving the safety and well-
being of children and families across Colorado; and
WHEREAS, as a community we must come together to create a more efficient and effective
way for services to be delivered in Colorado; 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 Colorado's children have a safe, nurturing, and permanent family in which
to grow as the next generation of leaders, helping to secure the future of this state and nation;
WHEREAS, we call upon those who live in Eagle County to observe this month with
programs and activities that help prevent child abuse and provide for children's physical, emotional,
and developmental needs.
WHEREAS, in 2014, our child and adult protection hotline received 521 referrals about
potential child abuse or neglect. Of these referrals, 166 were investigated. In addition, the child
protection team provided ongoing case management to 41 families to support them to make positive
changes in their lives and create safer environments for their children;
WHEREAS, every April, the child protection team plants Pinwheels as part of a nationwide
public awareness campaign. Pinwheels for Prevention represents our efforts to ensure the healthy
development of children. This year,the team will plant 521 pinwheels at our offices in Eagle and El
Jebel because they received 521 referrals about potential child abuse or neglect in 2014.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
recognizes and supports the efforts of Eagle County Child Protection and its partners and call upon
those who live in Eagle County to observe this month with programs and activities that help prevent
child abuse and provide for children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
THAT, community members who would like to learn more about how to get involved can visit
the following website for additional information: www.preventchildabusecolorado.org.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 14th day of April, 2015.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
dt_4_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Clerk to the Board of ?athy i andler-Henry
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County Commissioners Chairman
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Commissioner -be--t 2 U1-44-- • 141 eKet1thd adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called,the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 4--1 N
Commissioner McQueeney I�r.
Commissioner Ryan 184-44
This resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado
