ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Agenda
Item No. 39
Introduced by the Law Enforcement
Committee of the:
INGHAM
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARENESS MONTH” IN
RESOLUTION #06-256
WHEREAS,
spanning centuries, cultures and continents, domestic violence is a tragic epidemic that has plagued our society,
having devastating effects on countless numbers of women and children, turning
many homes into places of torment; and
WHEREAS,
almost one-third of American women murdered each year are killed by their
current or former partners, usually a husband. Approximately 1 million women
annually report being stalked, and many children suffer or witness abuse in
their homes, which can sadly spawn legacies of violence in families across
WHEREAS,
the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’s privacy, dignity,
security and humanity due to systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual,
psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and
WHEREAS,
Ingham County is committed to taking a firm position against domestic violence
and will remain focused on ensuring that women and children are safe in their
homes and abusers are held accountable for their crimes; and
WHEREAS,
Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for
citizens to learn more about domestic violence issues and to show support for
the numerous organizations and individuals who are providing advocacy efforts,
services and assistance to domestic violence victims.
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates
October, 2006 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Yeas: Nolan, Copedge, De
Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays:
None Absent:
None Approved 9/14/06