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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To recognize April 11, 2019, as Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund was established in 1983; and
WHEREAS, following a devastating child abuse fatality the Louisiana Legislature
unanimously passed the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Act to prioritize and separate funds
for the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana became the fifth state in the United States of America to
establish a Children's Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund is to prevent child
abuse and neglect among Louisiana's children and families through building strong
cross-sector partnerships and through increased child safety public awareness; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund serves as a catalyst for abuse and
neglect prevention efforts within the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the chief responsibilities of the fund include creation of a state plan for
the prevention of child abuse and neglect, presentation of its annual review to the governor
and the legislature, and funding community-based child abuse and neglect programs to
public and nonprofit organizations through its grant process; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature recognizes that the safety of Louisiana's
children is of the utmost importance for the well-being of our families and communities; and
WHEREAS, during the month of April, the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund, in
collaboration with statewide partners, engages individuals and communities in a coordinated
effort to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and to further promote awareness of
positive programs aimed at ending this epidemic; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature recognizes the Louisiana Children's Trust
Fund as important to furthering the development in our state and appreciates the hard work,
dedication, and efficiency of programs sponsored by the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize April 11, 2019, as Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Day at the state
capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
executive director and executive administrative assistant of the Louisiana Children's Trust
Fund.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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