HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-040RESOLUTION NO. 14-040
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014 AS
"GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The County of St. Lucie prides itself on giving back to the community, contributing
to the quality of life among our citizens.
2. April has been designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
3. April 6`h through April 12`h has been designated as national volunteer appreciation
week.
4. The Guardian ad Litem Program is a partnership of volunteers and staff who
advocate for the best interest of abused, abandoned and neglected children within our
community.
5. There are approximately 700 children in St. Lucie County involved in the court
system through no fault of their own.
6. There are approximately 300 abused, abandoned or neglected children in St. Lucie
County currently waiting for a volunteer Guardian ad Litem to be their voice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month ofApril 2014 as "GUARDIAN AD LITEM
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges all residents of St. Lucie County to give of their time to make a
difference in the lives of most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian ad Litem
Program.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15L day of April 2014.
ATTEST:
/DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C UNTY, FLO A
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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