CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH AUG 2019 (2) .DOC

Maricopa County
PROCLAMATION
CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH
AUGUST 2019
WHEREAS, Maricopa County desires to join the state of Arizona and the Nation in recognizing
August as Child Support Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, a child who receives emotional and financial support is more likely to feel safe and
secure and is better equipped with the courage to be their very best in life; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Services, is
committed to serving Arizonans with excellence, respect, integrity and kindness; and
WHEREAS, the Child Support Services Division is a strong advocate for shared-parenting
responsibilities realizing the benefits of both parents, regardless of marital status, being engaged
with their child at every stage of growth; and
WHEREAS, strengthening individuals and families with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility
promotes the safety and well-being of children; and
WHEREAS, child support awareness month salutes diligent parents who spend time with their
children and who make regular child support payments to safeguard their children’s future.
NOW THEREFORE, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the month
of August 2019 as CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of July, 2019.
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Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3
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Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4
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Jack Sellers, Supervisor, District 1
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ATTEST: Steve Chucri, Supervisor, District 2
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Fran McCarroll, Clerk, Board Supervisors Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5