Members of the Freestone County Child Protective Board, elected officials, and volunteers observed the official signing of this year’s proclamation declaring the month of April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The community is encouraged to stop by the courthouse square to view the displays, and learn about preventing child abuse.
WHEREAS, Thousands of cases of child abuse and neglect are confirmed in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse awareness is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on involvement among all people; and
WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among agencies, school, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and
WHEREAS, Everyone in the community should become more aware of child abuse prevention and should consider helping parents raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Linda K. Grant, Freestone County Judge do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2021 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and urge all citizens to work together to help prevent child abuse and neglect significantly in this year and in years to come.
Dated this 9th Day of April, 2021
by Linda K. Grant – Freestone County Judge
Encouraging the community to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month include:
Front Row: Cheryl Evans, Jeannie Keeney, Kayla Skinner, Lovie Whyte, Katherine Jackson
Second Row: Beth Smith, Cynthia Gage, Linda Grant, Pillar Harris, Mary McDonald, Keitha Ashley
Third Row: Karen Daniels, Ryan Tolliver, Karen Craddock, Margaret Morgan, Allison French, Elizabeth Barnes
Forth Row: Ryan Tolliver, Keith Ward, Clyde Ridge Brian Evans
Back Row: Audra Allen, Vicki Dixon, Keitha Ward, Jeremy Shipley, Lloyd Lane, Jacob Ramsey
(Photos by Karen Leidy)
