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Hope Mills proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child
Summary
Mayor Jesse Bellflowers read two proclamations on April 6 declaring April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child; staff noted a pinwheel ceremony and encouraged participation in 'Purple Up Day' on April 15.
Mayor Jesse Bellflowers read two proclamations at the April 6 meeting declaring community observances for April 2026.
The first designated April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Hope Mills and described the blue pinwheel as the national symbol; the mayor and staff invited residents and agencies to participate in a pinwheel display at the town fountain later in the month.
The second proclamation recognized April as the Month of the Military Child and encouraged community members to "Purple Up" on April 15 in support of military-connected children. The proclamation text cited the estimated 1.6 million military-connected children nationwide and commended local schools, businesses and community organizations for supporting military families.
The mayor thanked a staff member, identified in the meeting as Ashley, for preparing the military-child proclamation.
There were no votes required for the proclamations; both items were read for public recognition and community outreach.
