HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-083 National Domestic Violence Amwareness MonthRESOLUTION NO. 2002-83
National Domestic
WHEREAS, the month of October is de�
Month; and
WHEREAS, nearly one in three adult w
by a partner during adultho
WHEREAS, young women, between
experience the highest rate c
WHEREAS, each year, an estimated 3.
female caretakers being abu
WHEREAS, research suggests that early
abuse, neglect, or witr
demonstrable long-term co
behaviors, and other forms c
WHEREAS, increased awareness and
resources available to victirr
NOW, THEREFORE I, Dennis Maetzol
proclaim October 2002 as
Domestic Violence Awarei
And urge all individuals in Edina to 1
violence, the effects on families and our
from Cornerstone, the local agency that
encourage residents to support Cornersto
the effort to end domestic violence.
Dated this 1st day of October, 2002
ATTEST: Y� t _ � 1. (_
City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
ice Awareness Month E.dICl
2002
1 National Domestic Violence Awareness
n experience at least one physical assault
ind
ages of 16-24 in dang relationships
mestic violence and sex al assault; and
illion children witness their mothers or
and
Jhood victimization, either through direct
ng parental domestic violence, has
uences for youth violence, adult violent
minality; and
-ation about domestic violence and the
a step toward the soluti n.
dayor of the City of dina, do hereby
onth in the City of Edina
o e aware of the dynamics of domestic
unity, and when appropriate, seek help
s victims of domestic v'olence. I further
s programming, and to become involved in
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acti
certify that the attached and foregoing Resolultion
at its Regular Meeting of October 1, 2002, and
Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City th
M yor
City Clerk for the City f Edina do hereby
is duly adopted by the dina City Council
recorded in the Minut�s of said Regular
day of '20
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