2000-0446
Title
Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Body
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, all people have the right to live in a safe, accepting and peaceful environment; and,
WHEREAS, every 15 seconds a woman is severely beaten in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, combating the problem of violence against women involves bringing awareness toward reducing violence in our society, our communities, our schools and most importantly, in our homes; and,
WHEREAS, we believe that all people thrive more fully in an atmosphere free of fear and violence; however, there exists in our society a system of power, control and domination which suppresses these rights and perpetrates violence, particularly against women and children; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence consists of psychological, physical and/or sexual force and impacts women of all ages, income levels and ethnic background; and,
WHEREAS, The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Department has developed a program entitled Operation S. A. V. E. - (Stop Abusive Violent Episodes) for education purposes and offering services to victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY in accordance with the National Domestic Violence Organization guidelines, declare the month of October, 2000 as
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
in St. Charles Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, WE, THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby urge everyone to wear purple ribbons to show support to all victims of violence, and to show support to all law enforcement officers, district attorneys and judges who dedicate themselves to finding a solution to this growing problem.
'RAM' RAMCHANDRAN ALBERT D. LAQUE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A PARISH PRESIDENT
CLAYTON FAUCHEUX TERRY AUTHEMENT
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
DESMOND J. HILAIRE APRIL BLACK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
BRIAN A. FABRE LANCE MARINO
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
DARNELL C. ABADIE BARRY MINNICH
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
Domestic Violation Month revised.PCL