PROCLAMATION
Recognizing April 2024 as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month
WHEREAS, National Child Abuse Prevention Month will be recognized throughout the United States during the month of April 2024; and WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on involvement among people throughout the Town of Yountville; and WHEREAS, during periods of economic challenges and disasters, families feel more vulnerable, and as a result, child abuse and neglect increases. Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support they need to raise their children in a safe and healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, child abuse is considered to be one of our nation’s most serious public health problems with scientific studies documenting the link between the abuse and neglect of children and wide range of medical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among state and local governmental agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, be it resolved that I, Margie Mohler, Mayor of the Town of Yountville, State of California, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of Napa County and California, proclaim April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Yountville. We urge all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to empower parents and nurture children to prevent child abuse and strengthen our community and raise children who thrive.
Margie Mohler, Mayor
Dated: April 2, 2024