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WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect affects men, women, and children of all racial,
cultural, and economic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional costs, child abuse and
neglect also has associated consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse,
depression, homelessness, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect prevention is a community responsibility and
finding solutions depends on involvement from every member of the community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed because of
partnerships among agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, the
business community and governments. We can work together to educate our entire population
about what can be done to prevent child abuse and neglect, support victim/survivors and their
family members, and increase support for agencies providing services to victim/survivors; and
WHEREAS, Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month provides an excellent
opportunity for citizens to learn more about preventing child abuse and neglect. Preventing child
abuse and neglect is the responsibility of everyone, “if you see something, say something.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
declare the month of April 2017 as
CHILD ABUSE AND AWARENESS MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 18th day of April, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk