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resolution . No. 56-268 ~. C. S.
_ of: the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING'~OCT.OBER 19;86 AS
CRIME PR"&VENTION MONTH
BE IT RESOLVED, we all have a responsibility to assist in
preventing crime and the fear of crime which threaten the quality of life in
our community; and
WHEREAS, the fight .against .crime requires a coordinated effort by
public and private institutions as well as a concerned citizenry; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood programs, developed, in .conjunction with local
law- enforcement agencies, create" an infoxmed and"=,"involved public for this
effort; and
WHEREAS, crime. prevention programs have significantly reduced crime
and led to more secure, safe neighborhoods; and.
WHEREAS, government, law enforcement, the busines"s community and the
citizens of Petaluma are encouraged" to reduce crime through forming
partnerships; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October we observe National Domestic
Violence Awareness Week, October 6-12, to increase public awareness of this
serious problem affecting people of all ages, races and economic levels; and
WHEREAS„ California Drug Abuse Prevention Week, October 12-18,
increases the awareness of the need to reduce the demand for drugs among
youth; and
WHEREAS, California Safe Schools. Week, October 19-25, recognizes the
inalienable right of all students and staff of elementary, junior and senior
high schools to attend campuses which are safe, secure and peaceful as
guaranteed by the California Constitution; and
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WHEREAS, California Delinquency .PYe:venti~n: Week., October 27 -
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November 1, recognizes the positive contributions and accomplishments of
individuals and organizations committed to reducing juvenile delinquency and
substance abuse;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Fred Mattei, Mayor of the City of Petaluma, do
hereby proclaim October '1986 as "Crime Prevention Month" in Petaluma and urge
all citizens to participate in this nationwide effort to reduce and prevent
crime.
Under~the'power-and authority conferred upon this Council by ;the Charter of said City.
I hereby ;certify-the foregoing Resolution was :introduced. and adopted by the Ap as to
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Council,of~'the Cit of Petaluma at a Re ar. meetin , form
on the .... 6th;.------: day of ..............October ....... ,.. ...., 19.-~, by the
following Voter
Attorney
AYES: DAVIS, 9OBEL, WOOLSEY, GAV.4NAC~i, BALSHAW_, VIDE MAYOR; TE[~GER, MAYOR I
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