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Anderson County proclaims April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
The Commissioners Court adopted Proclamation P012025, read by a Department of Family and Protective Services representative, designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and announcing a pinwheel display and recognition event on April 11 at the courthouse.
The Anderson County Commissioners Court on March 10 adopted Proclamation P012025 declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Anderson County.
Tanya Flora of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services read the proclamation to the court, outlining statewide prevention work and local statistics cited in the text: the statement described statewide investigations completed and noted county-level figures that were read as part of the proclamation. Flora encouraged community recognition and urged citizens to learn about local supports that prevent child abuse.
County Judge Karen G. McKinney read and signed the proclamation on the court’s behalf; Commissioner Hill moved and Commissioner Chapin seconded the motion to approve P012025. The court approved the proclamation by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The proclamation calls for a public recognition event on April 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the courthouse (plans to move to an alternate site in case of rain were noted) and for the county to display pinwheels as part of the awareness effort.
The court recorded appreciation for local partners including the county child welfare board and asked residents to participate in scheduled events and volunteer opportunities.
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