2011-K358

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of New York

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2011-K358


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare
April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, There is no test of society more important than its treatment
of children, its most precious resource; every child merits the respect,
encouragement, and concern of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed every April
to increase awareness, educate, support and encourage the prevention of
child abuse and neglect; it also seeks to remember all the children who
have lost their lives or have been seriously affected by this growing
crisis; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, the number of children found to be victims of abuse
or maltreatment was a shocking 702,000; some 1,770 children died due to
abuse and maltreatment; with an increase of the number and rate of child
fatalities over the last five years, 80% of these fatalities were chil-
dren under the age of four years-old; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect is a complex and significant problem;
it crosses all cultural, ethnic, economic and social lines in our State
and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Preventing child abuse requires a partnership of government
and local agencies; the goal is to identify and promote early recogni-
tion of abuse or neglect and to develop effective prevention programs;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is committed to ensuring the safety and
quality of life of the children of this State and Nation; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare April 2011 as Child
Abuse Prevention Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.

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  • 05 / Apr / 2011
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 06 / Apr / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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