HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-151 Council ResolutionCouncil 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.