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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Whereas, The problem of domestic violence is not confined to any one group of
people but crosses all economic, racial, gender, and societal lines; and
Whereas, Violence against women and children is an especially prevalent problem in
society; and
Whereas, Victims should have help and support to find the compassion, comfort, and
healing they need; and
Whereas, Partners for Peace has served many people in our region affected by
domestic abuse and continues to work to end personal, institutional, and
cultural violence; and
Whereas, Partners for Peace has been an integral part of our community since it
incorporated in Maine in 1973 as just the third domestic violence project in
the country; and
Whereas, Together we affirm that domestic violence has no place in the City of
Bangor.
Now, Therefore, I, Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf
of the City Council, and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize October Domestic
Violence Awareness Month and do hereby offer our thanks and respect to Partners for
Peace, and pledge our support and cooperation for ending domestic violence in our
community.
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Given this day the 11 of October.
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Joseph M. Baldacci, Mayor