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~~`~: ~'OUI`Y~i•~~ Rc'solufion No. 98-144
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 1998 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 Brst 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 1998 as Butte County Domestic Violence Awareness Month and reaffirms a commitment to
address domestic violence issues during 1998 Butte County Domestic Violence Awareness Month and
throughout the year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board 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 22nd day of September 1998
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Davis
NOES: None ""
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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FRED C. DAMS, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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