City of San Pablo
Recognizing
October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed each October to support all those who have been affected by domestic violence, recognize individuals and groups who have stepped forward to break the cycle of violence, and recommit to ending domestic violence in our community; and
WHEREAS, this event evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent of the initiative was to connect groups who were working to end domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, our community is committed to connecting victims to the resources they need, from emergency shelter and legal assistance to transitional housing support. The City of San Pablo actively works to stop violence before it starts; and
WHEREAS, all members of the public can play a role in ending domestic violence by promoting healthy relationships, speaking out when seeing acts of domestic violence, standing with survivors, and changing attitudes that perpetuate the cycle of abuse. It’s also important that survivors of domestic violence know they are not alone and that resources are available. No one should li ve in fear because they feel unsafe in their own home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Abel Pineda, Mayor of the City of San Pablo, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of San Pablo and encourage all community residents to recognize the importance of speaking out against domestic violence and supporting local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help & healing they need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of San
Pablo to be affixed this 23
rd day of October ,
2023.
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Abel Pineda, Mayor