HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-134 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 134
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the problem of family violence has reached epidemic levels in Anoka
County; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence will not be tolerated in Anoka County, and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
over 15,000 women and their families experience domestic violence access
services through Alexandra House, an organization for battered women
and their children and youth, community hospitals and programs; and
it is estimated that up to 70% of the children/youth who come to Alexandra
House for shelter are abused; and
domestic violence can be eliminated because concerned residents and
organizations are working together to prevent family violence through
social change, human service programs, and the criminal justice system;
and
WHEREAS, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and
WHEREAS, during October, media, churches and other organizations will provide
information to area residents about the prevalence and consequences of
family violence and what they can do to help reduce violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vernon F. Reinert proclaims
October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Lino Lakes.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 9th day of October, 1995.
Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor
Marlyn .. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 134
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Kuether and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Elliott, Kuether, Neal, Reinert.
The following voted against same: None, Council Member Bergeson was absent.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.