Proclamation from the Office of the Governor

State of Washington

Whereas, April has been designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and Whereas, state officials nationwide recognize efforts focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect; and Whereas, over the past five years, Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery has provided a safe haven for more than 3500 children, age birth to 12 years, representing more than 65,000 hours of care; and Whereas the National Association of Social Workers has recognized Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery as Washington State Social Work Agency of the Year; and Whereas, our state should become more aware of the importance of non-profit agencies shielding our youngest citizens; Now, Therefore, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the State of Washington, do hereby proclaim April 17, 2004 as Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery Day in Washington State, and I urge all citizens, governmental agencies, community groups, religious organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to celebrate their efforts to protect the most vulnerable children of our society.

Signed this 9th day of April, 2004
Governor Gary Locke