A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS MONTH OF THE CHILD
AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of Pismo Beach recognizes that every moment in a child's life is an opportunity for that child to learn, that the quality of these experiences may determine whether a child succeeds in school and in life, and that all children need caring and loving adults in their lives; and
WHEREAS, April—Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month—marks a time to recognize that our community’s children are precious assets, that the quality of their early years is our collective responsibility, and that we commit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child has access to a high-quality early environment—at home, at child care, at school and in the community—that will promote their optimal growth and development; and WHEREAS, in solidarity with the “We Are The Care Initiative,” we as a community of partners and leaders, envision a San Luis Obispo County where all families can find and afford quality care for their children, and where child care professionals are valued for their critical role in building a solid foundation for children and families to thrive in the world; and WHEREAS, Saturday, April 6, 2024, will commemorate “Day of the Child” at the Annual Children’s Day in the Plaza celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza, this year’s celebration where children and families will have the opportunity to discover creativity, individuality, diversity while exploring community resources and peaking curiosity around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and WHEREAS, Friday, April 26, 2024, San Luis Obispo County will participate in the statewide raising of the Children’s Memorial Flag to honor and raise awareness about the many children in our midst who suffer daily from abuse and neglect, and pledge our support for strategies that strengthen families and protect our young ones as part of the national recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby proclaims April 2024 as the "Month of the Child” and “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Dated this 2nd day of April, 2024
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Ed Waage, Mayor
Council Agenda 3-19-2024 4.A-1