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October 4, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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PROCLAMATION
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
October 2022
WHEREAS, violence against women and children continues to become a more
prevalent problem in the Northwest Suburbs; and
WHEREAS, the problems of domestic violence affects all citizens of Illinois and are
not confined to any group of people, but cross all economic, gender, racial and
societal barriers and are supported by societal indifference; and
WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity,
security and humanity through the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual,
psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and
WHEREAS, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of physical violence by
an intimate partner within their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, over 30,000 orders of protections are written in Cook County, Illinois
each year; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a prevalent issue facing every community and it
takes courage for a survivor to seek help; and
WHEREAS, local organizations such as the Northwest Suburban Alliance
on Domestic Violence and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic are dedicated to
keeping individuals and families safe and combat domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to set aside a special time to bring this issue to the attention
of all residents of the Village of Mount Prospect so they can become better informed
and involved in local programs to end the cycle of violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect,
do hereby proclaim the month of October 2022 as
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I encourage our residents to join forces
with local social service organizations, law enforcement and concerned citizens
across the country to raise the public awareness of domestic violence issues.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 4t" day of October 2022