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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-39
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DECLARING APRIL City Of Edina
AS POSITIVE PARENTING MONTH
WHEREAS, all children need love, guidance and deserve to grow up in an environment free from
violence and physical harm. Positive, non-violent, peaceful forms of discipline teach
children to think beyond the immediate and give them a blueprint for future
reference; and
WHEREAS, children are influenced by the model for behavior set by adults in their environment.
When adults resort to violence, children are likely to learn this behavior is acceptable
and imitate it with their peers; and
WHEREAS, positive, non-violent parenting promotes positive, peaceful relationships and respect
for others and their rights to safety; and
WHEREAS, childhood is a unique and critical stage of life. All children share the same basic
needs for safety, health, love and dignity. Peaceful, communicative parenting
supports a child's development; and
• WHEREAS, current research shows that exposure to violence negatively impacts upon normal
brain development and learning for all children; and
WHEREAS, violent behavior learned in the home and school environment is reflected in the
behaviors of people throughout our communities, cities and societies at large. As a
result of this violence, children and families are hurting, education systems and
learning has been hindered, and prisons are overflowing with youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Edina will support
a Proclamation that encourages non-violent discipline in the effort to reduce violence
towards all but especially within the family and as directed towards children; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Departments and Agencies are encouraged to
implement and distribute positive, non-violent parenting literature, within the
community via schools, churches, hospitals and community organizations which will
help to make parents aware of education that supports behavior management
strategies as alternatives to corporal punishment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby proclaims April as Child Abuse
Prevention Month and calls upon all residents, community agencies, religious
organizations, medical practitioners and businesses to increase their participation in
efforts to promote violence-free families, thereby strengthening the communities in
which we live.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of
April 4, 2006, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this—_—day of _ _, 20
City Clerk
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