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Proclamation
� QEQES Florida's bright future depends on the healthy development of its children; and
3194e3Itenir, The abuse and neglect of children can cause severe and costly consequences
for children, families, and society as a whole; and
1) tileS , Every child has a right to a safe,healthy, and happy childhood where they are
educationally and developmentally on track; and
VMeReab, It is vital that individuals, businesses, schools, and community organizations
make children a top priority and to take action to support the physical, social,
emotional, and educational development and competency of all children; and
VMeagailfr, During the month of April, Prevent Child Abuse Florida, in collaboration with
the Governor's Office of Adoption and Child Protection, the Florida
Department of Children and Families, and the Ounce of Prevention Fund of
Florida, implement Pinwheels for Prevention; and
WP4natair, Pinwheels for Prevention is a statewide coordinated campaign aimed to
increase awareness of child abuse prevention efforts by encouraging healthy
child development, positive parenting practices and community support; and
wmitexesno, Child Abuse Prevention Month is an important opportunity to urge all citizens
to engage in activities that strengthen families and communities, and that
provide the optimal environment for healthy child development.
7jar 7j , the Ocoee City Commission, does hereby proclaim April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the City of Ocoee and offers its support to all citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEROF,I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee,Florida to be affixed this
16th day of April 2019.
Rusty 7oarisoai, Mayor