HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-039 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, violence is a public health epidemic; and
WHEREAS, last year, child abuse and neglect robbed at least 1,712 Hennepin County
children of a safe and nurturing family environment; and
WHEREAS, children who are reported abused and neglected are 67 percent more
likely to be arrested between the ages of 9 and 12, do less well in school, and have an increased
probability of future violent acts against family members; and
WHEREAS, April is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Council designates April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Month.
March 12, 2001
Date
Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Fd Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, and Ed Nelson;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.