Proclamation
WHEREAS, Domestic violence impacts millions of Americans without regard to age, race, religion, economic status, or gender and affects entire communities, not just victims and survivors; and
WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in four women and one in 10 men have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by a partner during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that we support victims and survivors by raising awareness and forming alliances between families, advocates, medical and legal service providers, and law enforcement to provide emergency and transitional housing, counseling, and other support to help victims safely escape abusive situations; and WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino supports all victims and survivors of domestic violence and the work of all who strive to end domestic violence and affirms that domestic violence is not acceptable in the City of Cupertino.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Liang Chao, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
in the City of Cupertino, and urge all residents to check in on the well-being of our families, friends, and neighbors as we work together to create a safer, healthier, and more supportive community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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The Honorable Liang chao
Mayor, City of Cupertino