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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2002
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions requires
involvement among people throughout the community; and,
WHEREAS, over 1500 children in Orange County were referred to Social Services
for suspected child abuse or neglect last year; and,
WHEREAS, the impact of abuse and neglect lasts throughout life; and,
WHEREAS, children who are loved and nurtured grow up to be healthy, creative
and productive community members; and,
WHEREAS, it is the goal of Orange County to improve the quality of life of all
children; and,
WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and breaking the cycle of abuse is the
responsibility of every citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE do we, the Board of County Commissioners of Orange
County,North Carolina, hereby proclaim April 2002 as "Child Abuse Prevention
Month" and call upon all citizens and organizations to join together to prevent child
abuse.
THIS THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 2002.
Barry Jacob
Orange unty Boa of mmissioners