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October of 2002 is proclaimed
As
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 AND KNOWN TO ALL that
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AGENDA ITEM 5 - F
STAFF ORIGINATOR: David J. Pecchia, Chief of Police
Public Safety Director
DATE September 23, 2002
TOPIC
VOTES REQUIRED
LBACKGROUND I I
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Resolution No. 02-124
Simple Majority
Staff is requesting that council acknowledge and read the
attached proclamation in our support of designating the month of
October 2002 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of
Lino Lakes, and adopt the attached Resolution No. 02-124.
L OPTIONS II
1. Motion to approve
2. Motion to deny
'RECOMMENDATION 1
OPTION 1 - Approve support of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and adopt Resolution No. 02-124.