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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2016
AGENDA #: 6A
PREPARED BY: MARK ELLIOTT, CHIEF OF POLICE
PRESENTED BY: MARK ELLIOTT, CHIEF OF POLICE
AGENDA ITEM: PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN PRIOR LAKE
DISCUSSION: The Prior Lake City Council has for some years lent its support to the fight
against domestic violence by proclaiming October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Members of the Community Safety Advisory Committee
(CSAC) have once again encouraged the city council to make this
proclamation. CSAC Members will be on hand to heighten awareness of
and show support for eliminating domestic violence from our community.
The mayor will read the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING OCTOBER 2016 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN PRIOR LAKE
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 four million Americans each year; and
WHEREAS, One out of three American women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime, and
WHEREAS, One in three Americans has witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Children who 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; and
WHEREAS Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to learn more about
preventing domestic violence and to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who
provide critical advocacy services and assistance to victims.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KENNETH L. HEDBERG, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
hereby proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Prior Lake, and urge our citizens to work together
to eliminate domestic violence from our community; and, to show support for the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
serving our community as a resource for victims of domestic abuse.
Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
City of Prior Lake