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7Yltereas, home should be a place of warmth, unconditional love, tranquility, and security; and
Ufwrear, for most of us, home and family can indeed be counted among our greatest
blessings; and
1Ylrerear, tragically for many Americans, these are blessings that are tarnished by violence and
fear; and
Ufwrear, women, men, young children and the elderly are all counted among the victims of
domestic violence; and
'W erect,, physical Injury and deaths occur and emotional scars are often permanent; and
Ufwrear, law enforcement officials, shelters, hotline services, health care providers, the clergy,
and concerned citizens are helping in the effort to end domestic violence; and
Ufi ea,, we must recognize the compassion and dedication of these volunteers and
professionals, applaud their efforts, and increase public understanding of this important problem;
and
7Yltereas, the Town Council approved Resolution 201344 on August 15, 2013, expressing
support for the "Start by Believing Campaign" through the End Violence Against Women
International organization;
Now Aerefere, I, Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, do
hereby proclaim the month of October as Domestic Violence ✓7lvareness .Sfontle 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.r'NMD ?hls 30 day of October, 2017
Attest:
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Bevelyn J. Be er, own Clerk