PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, An estimated 1.3 million women in the United States are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year; and

WHEREAS, Intimate partner violence remains one of the most prevalent, yet under-reported crimes in our Nation today; and

WHEREAS, Domestic violence has a devastating impact on America’s families and children; and our homes, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and economy; and

WHEREAS, Victims of domestic violence have and deserve federal and state rights to information, notification, protection, restitution, child support, participation in criminal justice proceedings; and referrals to supportive services; and

WHEREAS, America has joined together annually since 1987 to commemorate October as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” and 2008 marks the 30 year anniversary of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and

WHEREAS, By observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month during October of each year, we show our ongoing commitment to and support for victims of domestic violence, and reaffirm America’s commitment to end domestic violence against women, men and children.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, James R. Miron, Mayor do hereby proclaim the month of October 2008 as NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH in the Town of Stratford and ask the townspeople to join me in honoring domestic violence victims and those who serve them during this month and throughout the year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Town of Stratford this 1st day of October A.D. 2008.

James R. Miron, Mayor
Town of Stratford