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Cloud County proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month after CASA presentation
Summary
The Board unanimously proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention Month after a presentation from CASA; presenters encouraged the public to wear blue on April 5 to raise awareness and recognized CASA volunteers' advocacy for abused and neglected children in Cloud County.
Representatives from CASA presented a proclamation urging community awareness and support for child abuse prevention, and the Cloud County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the proclamation on March 25.
Tony Miller, Taylynn Peltier and Jennifer Kindel of CASA delivered the proclamation and asked residents to wear blue on April 5 to show support for preventing child abuse. On a motion by Commissioner Michael Cleveland, seconded by Commissioner Ron Copple and by unanimous vote, the Board proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and formally recognized CASA volunteers for their role advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Cloud County.
The minutes do not show further county actions tied to the proclamation beyond its adoption and recognition of CASA volunteers.
