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Minutes of the Special Meeting August 22, 2001 Page 2 Co-Ministry. Mr. Palmer said the stability of the society is known by how it treats those that have the least amount of influence on them, how we treat the elderly and young. He felt that the right thing to do is to continue the support of the Children's Advocacy Center and Co- Ministry, which helps so many. Bob Bush, 2335 Hubbard Street, appeared before the City Council voicing his support of the Children's Advocacy Center. Mr. Bush said that when the site for the Children's Advocacy Center was such a big issue before this City Council, the enormous importance of providing for the Center was overwhelmingly supported by every police, civic, church, and social service agency involved with children and youth in the entire community. Mr. Bush said this has not changed and that to not consider the support of the Center would cast a dark cloud over the City Council, which was elected by the citizens. He felt that after due consideration, they would agree with the best judgment of this fine city, to continue to support the convictions of the citizens on behalf of all the children. Carol Hammon, 2015 Cobb Drive, appeared representing her spouse who was unable to attend the meeting and asked that the Council not abandon the children. She stated that abused children need our help and felt that there was no better place to put the City's money. Nancy Gant, 1355 18t' S.E., was also present in support of the Children's Advocacy Center. Ms. Gant asked the City Council to please support the Center and the great work that is being performed to help the children. Tallie Moore Bush, 2335 Hubbard Street, came forward and related that the Children's Advocacy Center at 711 Pine Bluff Street was formerly a family home of her family and that this date was the sixth