Outagamie County
Proclamation 

      Whereas, child abuse and neglect is a complex and ongoing problem in our society, affecting many children in Outagamie County; and

       Whereas, every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, feel secure and be free from verbal, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse and neglect; and

       Whereas, it is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s inalienable right to a safe and nurturing childhood; and

       Whereas, Outagamie County has dedicated individuals and organizations who work daily to counter the problem of child maltreatment and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and

       Whereas, our communities are stronger when all citizens become aware of child maltreatment prevention and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe and nurturing environment; and

       Whereas, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among families, social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and

       Whereas, all citizens, community agencies, faith organizations, businesses will work to increase their efforts to support families; and

       Now, Therefore, I, Robert N. Paltzer, Jr., County Executive of Outagamie County, do hereby proclaim April 2006 as

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month

In Witness Thereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 27th day of March in the year two thousand six.

/s/ Robert N. Paltzer, Jr.       
Outagamie County Executive

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