Resolution - #95-09-216 - 09/26/1995

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Councilmember Zimmerman introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION //95-09-216 PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE rESOLUTION 9NTH AWARENESS 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 WHEREAS, it is estimated that up to 70 percent of the children/youth who come to Alexandra House for shelter are abused; and WHEREAS, domestic violence can be reduced by concerned residents and organizations 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey proclaims October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon 'otc being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Hardin Councilmember Zimmerman Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Beahen Councilmember Peterson and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: None whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 26th day of September, 1995. ~yor -Administrator