HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-09 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 97-09
A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL TO BE "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a problem that crosses all ethnic, social and
economic lines, and its prevention depends on involvement among people throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS, most instances of child abuse are not caused by inherently violent or evil
people, but by parents who are unable to cope with their tempers in a time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect not only harm children directly, but also increases
the likelihood of long term physical and mental health problems, alcohol and substance abuse,
continued family violence and criminal behavior
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS*
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby declares
April 2009 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in order to bring awareness of this community
problem to the City of Fayetteville.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2151 day of April, 2009.
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AGENDA REQUEST
FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2009
FROM:
ALDERMAN ADELLA GRAY
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A Resolution Declaring April To Be "Child Abuse Prevention Month" In The City Of
Fayetteville
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
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Alderm
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Mayor
Kit Williams
City Attorney (as to form)
Date
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL TO BE "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a problem that crosses all ethnic, social and
economic lines, and its prevention depends on involvement among people throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS, most instances of child abuse are not caused by inherently violent or evil
people, but by parents who are unable to cope with their tempers in a time of crisis; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect not only harm children directly, but also increases
the likelihood of long term physical and mental health problems, alcohol and substance abuse,
continued family violence and criminal behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS*
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby declares
April 2009 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month in order to bring awareness of this community
problem to the City of Fayetteville.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2151 day of April, 2009.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Clarice Pearman - Res. 97-09
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Adella Gray
Date: 4.27.09 5:49 PM
Subject: Res. 97-09
Attachments: 97-09 Child Abuse Prevention Month.pdf
Alderman Gray:
Attached is a copy of your agenda item passed by City Council making April 2009 Child Abuse Prevention
Month. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good day!
Clarice
Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, CMC, CAMC
City Clerk/Treasurer Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-8309
spearman@ci.fayetteviIIe. ar. us
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