04-022CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 04-022
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL
AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention is a community problem and finding
solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and need to
be addressed by the entire community;
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention succeeds because of partnerships
created between parents, practitioners, schools, faith communities, health care
organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community;
WHEREAS, all citizens need to be more aware of child abuse and neglect and its
prevention within the community, and be involved in supporting parents to raise their
children in a safe, nurturing society.
NOW, THERE BE IT RESOLVED by the Shorewood City Council that the
City of Shorewood hereby proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City
of Shorewood and call upon all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations,
medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child
abuse and neglect, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD,
this 22nd day of March, 2004.
Woody Love, Mayor
Craig W. Dawson, City Administrator