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RESOLUTION NO. 4068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, PROCLAIMING ITS
SUPPORT OF THE 2010 NORTHWEST MEN'S PROJECT PLEDGE RELATING TO
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS.
WHEREAS, nearly one in three women experience at least one physical assault by an
intimate partner during adulthood. Between January 1, 1997, and June 30, 2008, 430 people
were killed by domestic violence abusers in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, tragic costs accompany these statistics for society, because domestic
violence affects us all; and
WHEREAS, communities around Washington State have responded to this problem
through legal reforms, and intervention strategies, but that is not enough; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Men's Project believes men have a unique and critical role to
play in this prevention effort. They believe men must work to stop the violence; that men can
learn about and model healthy relationships, safe conflict resolution and taking action when
they witness domestic violence in their families, workplace, or community; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Men's Project has asked the City Council to show its support
in preventing domestic violence by signing the 2010 Men's Project Pledge relating to domestic
violence awareness;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
RESOLUTION NO. 4068
SECTION II. The City Council hereby agrees to sign the Northwest Men's Project
Pledge relating to domestic violence awareness.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of October 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 4th day of October 2010.
Approved as to form
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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Denis Law, Mayor