ORDER NO. 30205
APRIL 2007 CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
Came to be heard this the 26th day of March, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court unanimously
approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Declare April, 2007, as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Kerr County, Texas, and
adopt the Proclamation in support of same.
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I ` ~ ~ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN COPIES OF THIS REOUE5T AND DOCUMENTS TO
BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Kerr County Child Service Board
MEETING DATE: March 26, 2007
SUBJECT: (please be specific)
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OFFICE: Commissioner Baldwin
TIME PREFERRED:
Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action on request to declare April 2007 as Child
Abuse Awareness Month in Kerr County, Texas, and adoption of Proclamation in
support of same.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON):
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: David Billeiter
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5,
Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday prior to the meeting.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will
be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda
Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court, Court Order No. 25722.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, Nearly 200,000 children in Texas are reported as abused or
neglected every year; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect is a complex and ongoing problem in our
society, affecting many children in Kerr County; and
WHEREAS, Communities must make every effort to promote programs that
benefit children and their families;
WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of
partnerships among agencies, schools, religious organizations,
law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and
WHEREAS, Everyone in the community should become more aware of child
abuse prevention and consider helping parents raise their
children in a safe, nurturing environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commissioners Court of Kerr
County, Texas, does hereby proclaim the month of April 2007 to be Child Abuse
Prevention Month in Kerr County, Texas, and urges all citizens to work together
to help reduce child abuse and neglect significantly in years to come.
Dated this 26th day of March, 2007.
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~-A NLEY,
Kerr County Judge
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H.A. "BUSTER" BALDWIN,
Commissioner, Precinct 1
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Precinct 3
WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS,
Commissioner, Precinct 2
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BRUCE OEHLER,
Commissioner, Precinct 4