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PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 2016 WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender, and income levels; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each year; and WHEREAS, there were 98 reported domestic violence calls for Benicia from January 1, 2016 through September 27, 2016; and in 2015, there were 81 reported domestic violence calls for Benicia; and WHEREAS, children that grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and neglected at a rate higher than the national average; and WHEREAS, domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity; and WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this heinous crime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor of the City of Benicia on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge all citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community and to participate in the Soroptimist International of Benicia Domestic Violence Vigil from 6-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 on the First Street side of City Park. Come Stand Up Against Domestic Violence!
_________________________ Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor October 4, 2016
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 2016 WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender, and income levels; and WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each year; and WHEREAS, there were 98 reported domestic violence calls for Benicia from January 1, 2016 through September 27, 2016; and in 2015, there were 81 reported domestic violence calls for Benicia; and WHEREAS, children that grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and neglected at a rate higher than the national average; and WHEREAS, domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity; and WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this heinous crime. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor of the City of Benicia on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2016 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge all citizens to work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community and to participate in the Soroptimist International of Benicia Domestic Violence Vigil from 6-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 on the First Street side of City Park. Come Stand Up Against Domestic Violence!
_________________________ Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor October 4, 2016
