Vermont HCR 230: House concurrent resolution honoring Zoe Hardy for her outstanding leadership at Age Well Vermont

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R-282 Page 1 of 1
2026

VT LEG #388544 v.1
No. R-282. House concurrent resolution recognizing April 2026 as National Child
Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont and honoring Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for
a half century of outstanding community leadership and service.
(H.C.R.230)
Offered by All Members of the House
Whereas, the societal scourge of child abuse can threaten children’s tranquility and
family cohesiveness and harmony, and
Whereas, recognizing the severity of this societal problem, Congress enacted the Child
Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) of 1974, Pub. L. No. 93–247, and
Whereas, key findings in CAPTA are that “child abuse or neglect can result in the
death of a child,” and that “the problem of child abuse and neglect requires a
comprehensive approach,” and
Whereas, CAPTA was intended to address these challenges through the creation of a
federal Office on Child Abuse and Neglect; grants to states, Native American
organizations, and public and private organizations; and improved federal coordination
and monitoring, and
Whereas, in Vermont, the nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention
is Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT), which, since 1976, has worked to lessen the
presence of child abuse in our State, and
Whereas, in 2025, PCAVT served 7,694 adults; 3,451 children; and indirectly
supported an additional 86,481 children, and
Whereas, PCAVT has shown that it is possible to reduce the occurrence of child abuse
in Vermont by training adults on the perils of child abuse; investing in programs that
strengthen families and communities; enabling children to develop positive relationships
with caring adults; and creating effective partnerships between schools, health providers,
community organizations, businesses, and families, and
Whereas, in 1982, Congress adopted S.J. Res. 149 to designate an annual National
Child Abuse Prevention Week and to spotlight the issue and raise greater awareness, and,
since 1983, every American President has issued a National Child Abuse Prevention
Month proclamation, and
Whereas, in 2026, PCAVT is observing its 50th anniversary, an occasion meriting
legislative recognition for PCAVT’s continuing dedication to an important cause, now
therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly recognizes April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention
Month in Vermont and honors Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for a half century of
outstanding community leadership and service, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
PCAVT.