2024-1082024-108
Resolution Declaring April National Child Abuse Prevention Month
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 22, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called,
the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2024-108
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Joseph D. Cavaccini Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Seconder, Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, child safety is of the utmost importance, and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is an important societal concern that affects the long-term health and well-
being of children as they grow and develop, and
WHEREAS, the Child Welfare Indicators Project and other leading organizations suggest that child abuse is
underreported, and
WHEREAS, everyone has a stake in ensuring that children have access to the resources and supports they need to
be safe, healthy and successful, and
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention requires a coordinated and comprehensive response by all systems supporting
children, youth and families (e.g., schools, law enforcement, health systems, faith -based organizations, and
community programs), and
WHEREAS, children spend a significant amount of time each day in school, vulnerable children who experience
abuse at home may feel most comfortable reporting it to trusted adult on campus who they feel safe around, and
WHEREAS, suspected child abuse or neglect must immediately be reported to appropriate law enforcement
authorities by mandated reporters, which include educators and other school staff, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby declares April as Child
Abuse Prevention Month in the Town of Wappinger.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Joseph D. Cavaccini, William H. Beale, Christopher Phillips, Al Casella
ABSENT: Angela Bettina
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/22/2024
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK