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RE~solution No. of-o~~
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2001 AS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, in the County of Butte men, women, and children are victims of violence
each year; and
WHEREAS, we in the county of Butte are committed to restoring our first civil right, the
right to freedom from fear in our own homes; and
WHEREAS, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group or groups
of people but cross all economic, racial, religious, and social barriers; and
WHEREAS, in our quest to impose sanctions on those who break the law by perpetrating
violence, we must also meet the needs of the victims who suffer grave financial, physical, and
psychological losses; and
WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity,
and security, often leaving an imprint of fear and hostility; and
WHEREAS, the impact of domestic violence is wide ranging, affecting society as a
whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
designates the month of October 2001 as Butte County Domestic Violence Awareness Month;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors reaffirms a
commitment to address domestic violence issues during Butte County Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and throughout the year, and urges all citizens, agencies, and businesses to
actively support the idea of "Zero Tolerance" toward domestic violence.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 11 `'' day of
September 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Yamaguchi and Chair Josiassen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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CUR JOSIASSEN, Chair
Ba~i-d of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
anc~ Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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