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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-129 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commissioner ST A LLA moved adoption
of the following proclamation:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -
Resolution Designating the Month of October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
WHEREAS, domestic violence causes needless physical and emotional injury to families; and
WHEREAS, the problem of domestic violence affects Eagle County citizens of all races,
economic levels, educational backgrounds, family structures, religions, and ages; and
WHEREAS, the theme of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 is Talking to Your Daughter
or Son about Teen Dating Violence and Letting Them Know You're There for Them; and
WHEREAS, approximately 20% of teen girls report being physically and/or sexually abused
by their dating partner; and
WHEREAS, experiencing teen dating violence can lead to substance abuse, eating disorders,
teen re nanc suicide and a higher risk of being a victim of future abuse; and
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WHEREAS, teenagers can choose better relationships when they learn to identify the early
warning signs of an abusive relationship, understand that they have choices, and believe they are
valuable people who deserve to be treated with respect; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 provides an opportunity to bring
awareness to the issue of teen dating violence and to recognize the many professionals, volunteers, and
community members dedicated to early intervention and prevention of domestic violence; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the Eagle County Board Commissioners does hereby proclaim the
month of October 2010 to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urges all citizens of Eagle
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County to remember the victims of domestic violence, celebrate the survivors, and work together to
eliminate domestic violence in all forms in our community.
THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this resolution is an important
acknowledgement for the health and safety of the traveling public in the County of Eagle, State of
Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 26 day of October, 2010.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Teak J. Simo o �
n �p� * Sara J. Fisher
Clerk to the Board of Chairman
County Commissioners
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Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner
Commissioner l&Z___.4 1 v seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Fisher 14-1" "
Commissioner Stavney ✓ n "
Commissioner Runyon v
This resolution passed by 6 U vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.