Evelynn Updates
Update April 16, 2008:
Click here to read official media release
March 12, 2008 News from Evelynn's Grandfather, Anthony Biondo:

Dear Friends, Family & Community Members,

Below and attached is a copy of the actual resolution that was unanimously passed by Suffolk
County Legislators.

This resolution was introduced by Legislators Browning and Cooper. I was invited to speak at this
meeting. As you could imagine it was quite emotional. I had 3 minutes to speak about baby Evelynn
and why it is important to every child in Suffolk County that this resolution be passed.

This resolution has been signed into law, making April officially recognized as Child Abuse & Shaken
baby Syndrome Awareness Month in Suffolk County.

This law is a major step towards wiping out child abuse and shaken baby syndrome FOREVER! But
as important as this is, there is a long way to go. But wow! What a great start!  Thank you Legislators
Browning and Cooper. And welcome to to an elite group known as Evelynn's Angels.

There will be an official announcement and press release from the Suffolk Legislators Office in the
coming days ahead.

Kindest Regards,

Anthony Biondo
Intro. Res. No. 1061-2008                                                                             Laid on Table 2/5/2008

Introduced by Legislators Browning and Cooper



RESOLUTION NO.        -2008, DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS “CHILD ABUSE/SHAKEN
BABY SYNDROME MONTH” IN SUFFOLK COUNTY



                WHEREAS, new parents often experience stress, exhaustion and irritability; and



                WHEREAS, some parents and caretakers become overwhelmed by the responsibilities
of child rearing, which can cause a parent to lose control when their baby will not stop crying; and



                WHEREAS, Shaken Baby Syndrome is inflicted head trauma, a form of child abuse
caused by direct blows to the head, dropping or throwing a child, or simply shaking a child which
can cause brain damage, seizures, blindness, paralysis and even death; and



                WHEREAS, Approximately 1,200 to 1,400 children were hospitalized last year in the
United States for the treatment of Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Approximately 25% of those children
die as a result of their injuries, and the remainder suffer extensive neurological damage and are
changed forever; and



                WHEREAS, parents and caretakers need to be made aware of the dangers associated
with shaking a baby and educated in methods to alleviate stress while trying to quiet a crying
baby; and



                WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Legislature wishes to make parents and all Suffolk
County residents aware of the dangers of shaking a baby and the options available to help
prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome; now, therefore be it



1st                   RESOLVED, that beginning in 2008 and continuing every year thereafter, the
month of April shall be designated as “Child Abuse/Shaken Baby Syndrome Month” in Suffolk
County; and be it further



2nd                  RESOLVED, that this Legislature, being the State Environmental Quality Review
Act (SEQRA) lead agency, hereby finds and determines that this resolution constitutes a Type II
action pursuant to Section 617.5(c)(20), (21) and (27) of Title 6 of the NEW YORK CODE OF
RULES AND REGULATIONS (6 NYCRR) and within the meaning of Section 8-0109(2) of the NEW
YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW as a promulgation of regulations, rules, policies,
procedures, and legislative decisions in connection with continuing agency administration,
management and information collection, and the Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ) is hereby directed to circulate any appropriate SEQRA notices of determination of non-
applicability or non-significance in accordance with this resolution.



DATED:



                APPROVED BY:





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                County Executive of Suffolk County

                

                Date: