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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2016, AS <br /> NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH <br /> WHEREAS, each day in America four women are murdered by their intimate partners; and <br /> WHEREAS, every 90 seconds in America four women are abused by their intimate partners, <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, one in three American women have been assaulted or beaten by a husband or <br /> boyfriend; and <br /> WHEREAS, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides all Americans the <br /> opportunity to recommit to ensuring that every relationship be violence free; and <br /> WHEREAS, all domestic violence victims deserve a safe place where they can live with respect, <br /> resources, restoration, and justice; and <br /> WHEREAS, in Indian River County, SafeSpace, Inc. joins forces with law enforcement, victim <br /> service programs, criminal justice officials, social service organizations, and concerned citizens <br /> throughout the County to fight domestic violence; and <br /> WHEREAS, together, their commitment and compassion help to ensure that our community <br /> steps forward to lend a hand to domestic violence victims in need. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that the Board recognizes and honors the month of October, 2016, as <br /> Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and furthermore, expresses our sincere appreciation for <br /> those committed to promoting peace and preventing domestic violence in our community. <br /> Adopted this 4th day of October, 2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> � <br /> ,. <. '- .,., Bob Solari, Chairman <br /> qy h <br /> Jep . Flescher, ice Chairman <br /> W ley S. Davis <br /> . .. �. <br /> Peter D B an <br /> Af <br /> Tim Zor <br /> 1 <br />