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Proclamation
Whereas, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual’s privacy, dignity, security, and
humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and economic control
and/or abuse; and
Whereas, it has been estimated that every nine seconds a woman is beaten by her husband or
boyfriend in this country and, in more than half of those instances, children under the age of 12 are
present; and
Whereas, more than half of abusers responsible for domestic violence related fatal shootings were
prohibited by law from owning firearms; and
Whereas, domestic violence does not discriminate and crosses all economic, racial, gender,
educational, religious, and societal barriers and is sustained by indifference; and
Whereas, the City of Renton is working to improve the overall response to and the reduction of
domestic violence in our region with awareness to the cultural differences in our community; and
Whereas, as our Nation continues to combat the coronavirus pandemic, domestic violence has
increased and the need for services has been limited; and
Whereas, domestic violence is one of the most dangerous calls for law enforcement and the safety of
those involved along with the community is a critical situation; and
Whereas, October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month;
Now, therefore, I, Armondo Pavone, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim October 2020
to be
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
in the City of Renton, and I encourage everyone in our community to take an active role in supporting all
victims so they can lead healthy lives safe from violent and abusive behavior.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of the City of Renton to be affixed this 5th day of October, 2020.
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Armondo Pavone, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington