CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2022
WHEREAS, NEWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Services is commemorating 41 years of service to survivors of domestic violence in Napa County, having opened the first confidential safe house on October 5, 1981 and began providing safety to those escaping abuse; and
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HEREAS, every year since 1989, the United States Congress has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, renewing our Count ry’s commitment to standing against DV and meeting the needs of survivors ; and
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HEREAS, domestic violence is a public health concern that impacts the well -being and success of individual community members, as well as the community as a whole; and
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HEREAS, by observing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month we show that our community is committed to supporting survivors and working toward the prevention of domestic violence among future generations; and W
HEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2021/2022, NEWS provided services to over 1,700 of our Napa County community members, including 24- hour response, assistance with protective orders, safety and shelter, permanent housing, financial aid, support groups and children’s services, for issues related to violence in the home.
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W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the Napa City Council, do hereby proclaim October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Napa and encourage all residents of Napa to honor domestic violence survivors and those who serve them during this month and throughout the year.
Dated: October 18, 2022
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA
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