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MAYORS REPORT 10/05/04 PROCLAMA TION NA TIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH OCTOBER 2004 Whereas, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities, and states across the country as well as by the White House and Congress for more than a decade; Whereas, the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humankind; Whereas, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; Whereas, the arts and humanities playa unique role in the lives of our families, our communities, and our country; Whereas, the nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating $134 billion in economic activity annually and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 4.85 million jobs; Whereas, the United States Conference of Mayors passed unanimously in June 2004, a policy resolution to urge mayors and other elected officials to proclaim October as National Arts and Humanities Month; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that I, Gerald L. Farley do hereby proclaim October as National Arts and Humanities Month in Mount Prospect and call upon our citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our nation and to specifically encourage the greater participation by those said citizens in taking action for the arts and humanities in their towns and cities. Gerald L. Farley Mayor Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Dated this 5th of October, 2004 PROCLAMA TION "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" OCTOBER 3-9, 2004 WHEREAS, fire kills 3,500 to 4,000 people in the United States each year and 80 to 85% of all fire deaths occur in the home; and WHEREAS, roughly 70% of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or without working smoke alarms; and WHEREAS, most home fire deaths and injuries can be prevented through early warning and quick responses; and WHEREAS, smoke alarms have been proven an effective life-saver, having helped to cut the home fire death rate by one half since their introduction to the general public; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms are essential in every household and should be installed on every level of a home, including the basement and outside of each sleeping area; and WHEREAS, developing a home fire escape plan, and practicing it at least twice a year, are critical to escaping a real fire safely; and WHEREAS, the Fire Prevention Week 2004 theme "It's Fire Prevention Week: Test Your Smoke Alarms, " is an important message for all Illinois citizens; WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Fire Department is committed to the safety of life and property from devastating effects offire; and WHEREAS, the members of the Fire Department are joined by other concerned citizens of Mount Prospect, as well as other emergency service providers and safety advocates, businesses, schools, service clubs and organizations in their fire safety efforts. NOw, THEREFORE, 1, Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of October 3-9 as "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK" in the Village, and I call upon the people of the Village of Mount Prospect to remember the 2004 message to test your smoke alarms and to take the steps needed to make their homes and families safe from the leading causes of home fires. Gerald L. Farley Mayor ATTEST: Velma W Lowe Village Clerk Dated this 5th day of October, 2004. PROCLAMA TION "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE A WARENESS MONTH" OCTOBER, 2004 WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects women, children, the elderly and men; and WHEREAS, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group of people, but cross all economic, gender, racial and societal barriers; and WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity, security and humanity through the use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse; and WHEREAS, children who grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and neglected at a rate higher than the national average; and WHEREAS, domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity; and WHEREAS, it is fitting to set aside a special time to bring the issue of domestic violence to the attention of all residents of Mount Prospect so they may be better informed and involved in coordinated community programs to eliminate this crime from our society. NOW, THEREFORE, /, GeraldL. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2004 as "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH" and 1 encourage everyone within the Village to join forces with victims, service programs, criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens across the country to observe October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Gerald L. Farley Mayor ATTEST: Velma W Lowe Village Clerk Dated this 5th day of October, 2004. PROCLAMA TION "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DA Y" OCTOBER 23, 2004 WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day, which is held on the fourth Saturday of October every year, is a day dedicated to community volunteer work; and WHEREAS, this national day of service is regarded as a challenge to citizens, to help those less fortunate in any way they can; and WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day was founded to promote volunteer efforts that make our community a better, cleaner, safer place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day has inspired many volunteers to become more engaged in their communities and bring people of all backgrounds together to work for the common good of the people; and WHEREAS, a day of volunteerism and community service is valuable to the community, and gives a feeling of accomplishment and compassion to every participant. NOw, THEREFORE, /, Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim October 23,2004 as "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DA ¥" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and 1 urge my fellow citizens to observe this day by joining with friends, family, and colleagues to engage in projects benefiting their community. Gerald L. Farley Mayor A TTESr. Velma W Lowe Village Clerk Dated this 5th day of October, 2004.