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S.D. PROCLAMATIONDESIGNATING THE WEEKOFAPRIL 10-1 S. 2000AS <br />FIRST STRIKE - A CAMPAIGN AGAINST VIOLENCE WEEK <br />The Chairman presented the following Proclamation to Joan Carlson of the Humane <br />Society: <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, violence has become an increasing part of our communities and <br />even if it hasn't touched our lives directly, we see its images and effects in our daily <br />news; and <br />WHEREAS, sometimes less recognized, animal cruelty is one form of violence <br />that is also present in every community. It is often an indicator or symptom of other <br />forms of violent behavior; and <br />WHEREAS, there is a well-documented connection between violence against <br />animals and violence against people. Cruelty to animals is a potential indicator of <br />disturbed family relationships and future antisocial and aggressive behavior toward <br />humans; and <br />WHEREAS, there is a widespread and growing attempt nationwide to recognize <br />and deal with the perpetrators of violence against humans, and at the same time <br />there is a growing effort to prevent abuse and neglect of animals; and <br />WHEREAS, the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County will <br />sponsor a "First Strike" seminar on Domestic Violence and Animal Abuse on April <br />141' and I r, 2000 at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: <br />APRIL 4, 2000 1 <br />60"1f{ <br />-7- <br />