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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2017, 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 9 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 <br /> respect, 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, 2017, 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 17th day of October, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br /> Susan Adams <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> P3 <br />