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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2017 AS
"CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. For more than three decades, CASTLE has upheld our legacy of protecting the lives
of abused children and families.
2. CASTLE works diligently with Devereux and the Department of Children & Families
to ensure that every child suffering from abuse has a brighter future and hope for
a safe life.
3. Children who have suffered abuse or neglect are at least 25% percent more likely
to experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low academic
achievement, drug use, and mental health problems.
4. CASTLE, along with its community partners, embraces opportunities that can
potentially change the way society cares for children and youth. Act now to
protect children in St. Lucie County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April 2017 as "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. Furthermore, this Board encourages community agencies, religious organizations,
businesses and others to celebrate adoption, honor families that grow through
adoption, further an awareness of the changes and issues in adoption, and focus
attention on those children who live in the shadow of an uncertain future while
they await forever families.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of April 2017.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: "�Fzz
CHAIR AN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
COUNTY ATTORNE