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Board proclaims April 2025 as Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
The Board unanimously approved proclamations recognizing April 2025 as the Week of the Young Child and April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Coconino County; the board heard brief remarks from community representatives and approved both proclamations by voice vote.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two proclamations: one designating April 2025 as the Week of the Young Child in Coconino County and the other designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Cathy Pereira read the Week of the Young Child proclamation on behalf of early‑childhood advocacy groups and asked the board to encourage support for early‑care and education programs. Supervisor Patrice Horstman and other board members praised early‑childhood investments and noted the role of local organizations in supporting families.
Gary Howell of the Exchange Club of Flagstaff read the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation and asked the board to support activities to raise awareness. Howell reported that the organization would erect flags on the courthouse lawn as a visual awareness event; he said this year’s flag display counted 118 flags compared with 149 the prior year. Supervisors thanked the Exchange Club and other community partners and approved the proclamation.
Votes and motions: Chair Judy Begay called for comments and then Supervisor Horstman moved to approve the Week of the Young Child proclamation; Supervisor Ontiveros seconded and the board voted aye (5‑0). For Child Abuse Prevention Month, Supervisor Ontiveros moved approval and Supervisor Vasquez seconded; the board voted aye (5‑0). Both proclamations included requests that citizens and organizations observe the month and support related activities.
Why it matters: Proclamations are ceremonial but signal county support for early‑childhood education and child‑abuse prevention programs; the Exchange Club’s courthouse flag display and related outreach events were highlighted as community activities.
