Laserfiche WebLink
PROCLAMATION <br />FOR CRIME PREVENTION MONTH 1997 <br />WHEREAS, the vitality of our city depends on how safe we keep our homes, <br />neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities because crime and fear diminish <br />the quality of life for all; <br />WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in others and in <br />institutions, threatening the community's health and prosperity; <br />WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to <br />prevent themselves, their families, neighbors, and co-workers from being <br />harmed by drugs, violence, and other crime; <br />WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss, and community deterioration <br />resulting from crime are intolerable and require action by the whole community; <br />WHEREAS, crime prevention initiatives must include but go beyond self <br />protection and security to promote collaborative efforts to make neighborhoods <br />safer for all ages and to develop positive educational and recreational <br />opportunities for young people; <br />WHEREAS, adults must invest time, resources, and policy support in effective <br />prevention and intervention strategies for youth, and teens must be engaged in <br />driving crime from their communities; <br />WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs excel because of <br />partnerships among law enforcement, other government agencies, civic groups, <br />schools, faith communities, businesses, and individuals as they help to nurture <br />communal responsibility and instill pride; <br />NOW, Therefore, I John Landers, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 1997 as <br />Crime Prevention Month in Lino Lakes and urge all citizens, government <br />agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to recognize the <br />power of prevention and work together for the common good. <br />Clerk/Treasurer <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />