HomeMy WebLinkAboutDomestic Violence Awareness Month7M-WN OF FOUNTAJW HILLS
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VAereas, home should be a place of warmth, unconditional love, tranquility, and
security;
And- whereas, 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;
-4ndf whereas, women, men, young children and the elderly are all counted among
the victims of domestic violence;
-4nd- whereas, physical injury and deaths occur and emotional scars are often
permanent;
.4ndf zvliereas, law enforcement officials, shelters, hotline services, health care
providers, the clergy and concerned citizens are helping in the effort to end domestic
violence;
.4nd- whereas; we must recognize the compassion and dedication of these volunteers
and professionals, applaud their efforts and increase public understanding of this
important problem;
-9VOV I9hrEWErOR£, I , Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim the month of October as Domestic Violence
.awareness .Month 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-gIID This 3rd day of October, 2013.
All N
' dlir a M. Kav6nbgh, Mayor
Attest:
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Bevelyn J. Be er own Clerk