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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children°
National Missing Children's Day
Whereas, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, in one year there were an estimated
nearly 800,000 children missing; and
Whereas, on average, there is an estimated average of 2,200 children reported missing to
law enforcernent agencies daily; and
Whereas, 58,200 of these children are victims of non-family abductions and more than
200,000 are the victims of family abductions; and
Whereas, the National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenOO (NCMEC) exists as a
resource to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; help find missing
children; and assist victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and
the professionals who serve them. The National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children's recovery rate has grown from 62% in 1990 to 96% of domestically missing
children, but too many children still remain among the missing; and
Whereas, this special day is a time to remember those children who are missing and give
hope to their families.
Now therefore be it resolved that, in partnership with the National Center for Missing &
Exploited Children and its collaborative organizations, Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach
County, Florida proclaims May 25 as National Missing Children's Day.
Therefore, be it further resolved that Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida
urges the participation of local government, law enforcement, schools, community-based
organizations, and families in the protection and education of all individuals about child
abduction and sexual exploitation, appropriate protective measures, and ways to respond
and seek help from law enforcement, social services, and the National Center for Missing
& Exploited Children.
Therefore, be it further resolved that Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida
encourages all individuals to
Take 25 minutes to help children stay safer.
Therefore, be it resolved by Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida
That May 25, 2012 is set aside as National Missing Childreri s Day as part of Village of
Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida's continuing efforts to prevent the abduction and
sexual exploitation of children.
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