WESTON LAKES, TEXAS
Proclamation
Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2009
WHEREAS, the future of Weston Lakes lies in its children; and
WHEREAS, nearly 200,000 children in Texas are reported as abused or neglected every year; and
WHEREAS, all Weston Lakes children have the right to live in an environment free from abuse and neglect, and
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions depends on involvement among all Weston Lakes residents; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mary Rose Zdunkewicz, Mayor do hereby proclaim the month of April 2009 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in Weston Lakes, Texas, and urge all citizens to work together to help reduce child abuse and neglect significantly in years to come.
Dated this 28th of April, 2009
Mary Rose Zdunkewicz
WESTON LAKES TEXAS
Proclamation
Hurricane Awareness Week 2009
WHEREAS, Texas hurricane season each year begins June 1 and ends November 30, and
WHEREAS, the 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storm, and
WHEREAS, both public and private entities should develop emergency response and recovery plans in accordance with local jurisdictions and local emergency management offices, and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service and the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management are designating the week of May 24 – 30, 2009, as Hurricane Awareness Week in Texas and Weston Lakes, and
WHEREAS, The National Weather Service, the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management, and the leaders of Weston Lakes strongly suggest that all residents and visitors to this area be made aware of the potential dangers of these storms, and
WHEREAS, the best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of the high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED, that Weston Lakes Mayor Mary Rose Zdunkewicz urges all citizens of this county and this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.
IN OFFICIAL RECOGNITION WHEREOF, I Mayor Mary Rose Zdunkewicz the undersigned hereby affix my signature this 19th day of May, 2009.
Mary Rose Zdunkewicz
Mayor City of Weston Lakes