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Proclamation Resolution <br /> No. 97 -19 <br /> October of 1997 is Proclaimed <br /> . G 2 199, <br /> As <br /> DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, the community problem of domestic violence has become a critical public <br /> health and welfare concern in Anoka County; and <br /> WHEREAS, domestic violence is a crime, the commission of which will not be tolerated <br /> in Anoka County and perpetrators of said crime are subject to prosecution and <br /> conviction in accordance with the law; and <br /> WHEREAS, over 43,000 victims of violence have and will continue to access assistance <br /> from Alexandra House, a domestic violence service provider for women and families; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, it is estimated that up to 70% of the children and youth who come to <br /> Alexandra House are themselves, abused victims of domestic violence; and <br /> WHEREAS, domestic violence will be eliminated through community partnerships of <br /> concerned individuals and organizations working together to prevent abuse while at the <br /> same time effecting social and legal change; and <br /> WHEREAS, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and <br /> WHEREAS, During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Anoka County <br /> media, churches and other organizations will inform area residents about domestic <br /> violence, its prevalence, consequences and what we, as a concerned community can do <br /> to eliminate its existence. <br /> OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND KNOWN TO ALL that the <br /> City of CanterzMe p roclaims October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month <br /> in cmt <br /> Mayor <br />