City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October 1981 with the intent to connect advocates nationwide; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was passed by the U.S. Congress; Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized in communities and regions across the nation to honor the strength of survivors and raise awareness about the issue; and WHEREAS, this year’s theme, "With Survivors, Always" allows us to explore what it means to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity. It is both a love letter and a call to action for those committed to advocating for survivors’ needs and rights.
WHEREAS, the devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime, and the crime of domestic violen ce violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security, and humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psyc hological, and economic control and/or abuse; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara, and other entities nationwide are committed to increasing public awareness of domestic violence, and to eliminating it through prevention and education; it is survivors themselves who have been in the forefront of efforts to bring peace, equality, and healing to our homes and communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of October, as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage all residents to recognize and support survivors and the organizations and individua ls who provide critical advocacy, services, and assistance.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 21st day of October 2025.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6
ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
Proclamation