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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER TO BE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
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, Spruce Run — Womancare Alliance has served many people in our region
affected by domestic abuse and continues to work to end personal,
institutional, and cultural violence; and
WHEREAS, Spruce Run — Womancare Alliance 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, Sean Faircloth, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of
the City Council of the City of Bangor, do hereby proclaim October to be Domestic
Violence Awareness Month in the City of Bangor and do hereby offer our thanks and
respect to Spruce Run —Womancare Alliance and pledge our support and cooperation for
ending domestic violence in our community.
Given this the 12th day of October, 2016.
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Sean Faircloth, Mayor