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.y <br /> PROCLTION <br /> FOR CRIME PREVENTION MONTH 1998 <br /> WHEREAS, the vitality of our city depends on how safe we <br /> keep our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities <br /> because crime and fear diminish the quality of life for all; <br /> WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in <br /> others and in institutions, threatening the community' s health <br /> and prosperity; <br /> WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what <br /> they can do to prevent themselves, their families, neighbors, and <br /> co-workers from being harmed by drugs, violence, and other crime; <br /> WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss, and <br /> community deterioration resulting from crime are intolerable and <br /> require action by the whole community; <br /> WHEREAS, crime prevention initiatives must include but go <br /> beyond self protection and security to promote collaborative <br /> efforts to make neighborhoods safer for all ages and to develop <br /> positive educational and recreational opportunities for young <br /> people; <br /> WHEREAS, adults must invest time, resources, and policy <br /> support in effective prevention and intervention strategies for <br /> youth, and teens must be engaged in driving crime from their <br /> communities; <br /> WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs excel because <br /> of partnerships among law enforcement, other government agencies, <br /> civic groups, schools, faith communities, businesses, and <br /> individuals as they help to nurture communal responsibility and <br /> instill pride; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kimberly A. Sullivan, Mayor, do hereby <br /> proclaim October 1998 as Crime Prevention Month in Lino Lakes and <br /> urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private <br /> institutions, and businesses to recogn' ze 4hewler of prevention <br /> and work together for the common go . <br /> K e livan, Mayor <br /> ,..N Marilyn . Anderson, Clerk/Treasurer <br />