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River <br /> <br />13065 Or0n0 Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br />**Item 3.3.** <br /> <br />A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR <br /> CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH <br /> <br />WHEREAS, <br /> <br />In 2000, 7,700 children in Minnesota were confrrmed victims of <br />abuse and neglect; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, <br /> <br />child abuse and neglect is not only detrimental to children, but to <br />our society through its long-term effects; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, <br /> <br />all citizens need to be aware of child abuse and neglect and its <br />prevention ~vithin the community, and be involved in supporting <br />parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing society; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, <br /> <br />the City Council believes that preventing child abuse and neglect is <br />the responsibility of every caring community member. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Elk River City Council <br /> hereby proclaims April 2003 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. <br /> <br />Passed and adopted this lOth day of March 2003. <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br />Stephanie F-flinzing, Mayor <br /> <br />Sandra A. Peine, City Clerk <br /> <br />Phone: 763.441.7420 <br />Fax: 763.441.7425 <br /> <br />www. ci.elk-river, mn.us <br /> <br /> <br />