Item B5 B.5
t, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe "1 Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
April 17, 2019
Agenda Item Number: B.5
Agenda Item Summary #5425
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 5
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katherine Atkins (305) 292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation observing the month of April
as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH proclamation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
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Total Cost to County:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
Bob Shillinger Completed 04/01/2019 4:15 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 04/01/2019 4:25 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/17/2019 9:00 AM
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Proclamation
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, Monroe County's future depends on nurturing the healthy
development of our children; and
WHEREAS, the abuse and neglect of children can cause severe, costly and
lifelong problems; and
WHEREAS, every child has a right to a safe, healthy and happy childhood where
they are educationally and developmentally on track; and
WHEREAS, research shows that parents and caregivers who have support
systems and know how to seek help in times of trouble are more resilient and
better able to provide safe environments and nurturing experiences for their
children; and
WHEREAS, individuals, businesses, schools, and faith-based and community
organizations must make children a top priority and take action to support the �s
physical, social, emotional, and educational development and competency of all
children; and
WHEREAS, the blue and silver pinwheel stands as a symbol of the health and
happiness all children deserve; and
WHEREAS, during the month of April, Prevent Child Abuse Florida, in
collaboration with the Monroe County Guardian Ad Litem Program, the
Governor's Office of Adoption and Child Protection, the Florida Department of
Children and Families and the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, will
implement Pinwheels for Prevention, a statewide campaign promoting awareness
of healthy child development, positive parenting practices, and the types of W
concrete support families need within their communities; a.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Sylvia Murphy, present this proclamation to Alexsa Leto,
Guardian ad Litem Director for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, serving Monroe
County, and hereby proclaim April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, urging
all Monroe County residents to engage in activities whose purpose is to �s
strengthen families and communities to provide optimal environments for healthy
child development.
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