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74'fwrear, home should be a place of warmth, unconditional love, tranquility, and security; and
70herear, for most of us, home and family can indeed be counted among our greatest
blessings; and
'Whereas, tragically for many Americans, these are blessings that are tarnished by violence and
fear: and
7Wherear, women, men, young children and the elderly are all counted among the victims of
domestic violence; and
Wwrea, physical injury and deaths occur and emotional scars are often permanent; and
'Wfterear, law enforcement officials, shelters, hotline services, health care providers, the clergy,
and concerned citizens are helping in the effort to end domestic violence; and
Wwre",, we must recognize the compassion and dedication of these volunteers and
professionals, applaud their efforts, and increase public understanding of this important problem;
7Wfterear, the Town Council approved Resolution 2013-44 on August 15, 2013, expressing
support for the "Start by Believing Campaign" through the End Violence Against Women
International organization;
.7V01v ?Herefore, I , Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, do
hereby proclaim the month of October as Domestic 11o7k ce .Awamners Aianth in
Fountain Hills and urge all citizens to observe this month by becoming aware of the tragedy of
domestic violence and supporting community efforts in working toward its end.
D.s TID 0& e day of October, 2016.
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Bevelyn J. Be I
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