Domestic Violence Awareness Month ProclamationPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races,
ages, gender, and income levels; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans
each year; and
WHEREAS, one in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, children that grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and
neglected at a rate higher than the national average; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in
medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick leave, absenteeism,
and non-productivity; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this heinous
crime; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity
for citizens to learn more about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the
numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy, services and
assistance to victims;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William L. Manuel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the Village of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2010, as
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
Village of North Palm Beach to be affixed this 21st day of September, 2010.
MAYOR