Chris Dodd: “along with Senators Alexander, Bayh, Bennett, Boxer, Cantwell, Clinton, Coleman, Domenici, Durbin, Hatch, Levin…”

“along with Senators Alexander, Bayh, Bennett, Boxer, Cantwell, Clinton, Coleman, Domenici, Durbin, Hatch, Levin, Lieberman, Salazar, and Schumer, I am in support of our resolution to proclaim the third week of April of 2007 as ``National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.'' The Senate has passed similar resolutions each year since 2001, and we strongly support continued awareness of one of the most devastating forms of child abuse in this country, abuse that results in the severe injury, lifelong disability, or death of hundreds of children each year. In recognition of the need to eliminate child abuse and to raise awareness about the issue, the month of April has again been designated ``National Child Abuse Prevention Month,'' an annual tradition that was initiated in 1979 by former President Jimmy Carter. As we focus on child abuse prevention this month, awareness and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome is an important component of these efforts. I would like to recognize the many groups, including those formed by parents and relatives who have been killed or injured by shaking, who support this effort to increase awareness of one of the most devastating forms of child abuse.”