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Council Member Dahl introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES PROCLAMATION RESOLUTION NO. 01-151 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, the community problem of domestic violence has become a critical public health and welfare concern in Anoka County; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is a crime, the commission of which will not be tolerated in Anoka County and perpetrators of said crime are subject to prosecution and conviction in accordance with the law; and WHEREAS, over 50,000 women and children have and will continue to access assistance from Alexandra House, Inc., a domestic violence service provider; and WHEREAS, domestic violence will be eliminated through community partnerships of concerned individuals and organizations working together to prevent abuse while at the same time effecting social and legal change; and WHEREAS, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Anoka County organizations will inform area residents about domestic violence, its prevalence, consequences and what we, as a concerned community can do to eliminate its existence. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lino Lakes City Council proclaims October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 10th day of September, 2001. Jean , Deputy City Cl :z k The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Reinert and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Carlson, Dahl, Reinert and O'Donnell. The following voted against the same: None. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.