Yvonne Fedderson; death resolution
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Overview
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Yvonne Fedderson, the founder of Childhelp, a humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting children. It recognizes her decades of work rescuing vulnerable children, establishing trauma-informed care models, and advocating for child abuse prevention. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and acknowledges her significant contributions to child welfare both nationally and internationally.
Key provisions
- Expresses sympathy to the family of Yvonne Fedderson.
- Honors the immeasurable impact of her life and work.
- Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to her family and Childhelp.
- Acknowledges her founding of Childhelp and its work with over 14 million children and families.
- Recognizes her pioneering work in establishing residential treatment villages and mobile advocacy centers.
- Highlights her role in creating the first national 24-hour child abuse hotline.
- Mentions her development of the Childhelp Speak Up, Be Safe prevention curriculum.
- Notes her receipt of international recognition and nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is affected
- Family of Yvonne Fedderson
- Childhelp organization and its beneficiaries
- Members of the Arizona Legislature
- Children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect
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