2021-09-27 Proclamation - Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021_� ,�,,,, - - .. �. -,. -
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Okeechobee, Florida
WHEREAS, one in every four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, victims should have help to find the compassion, comfort and healing they need, anc� domestic
abusers should be punished to the full extent of the law; antl
WHEREAS, fleeing domestic violence has caused women and children to be the fast�st growing homeless
population; and
WHEREAS, powerful partnerships exist locally between the City of Okeechobee and Martha's Hause Domestic
Violence Services; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States and Congress as well as other federal agencies have expressed a
commitment to eliminating domestic violence both nationally and internationally.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, hereby do proclaim October
2021 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Okeechobee in recognition of th� important
work done by domestic violence programs and victims' service providers, and urge all citizens to actively
participate in the scheduled activities and programs sponsored by Martha's House of Okeechobee and
other community organizations to work toward the elimination of personal and institutional vialence against
women and girls.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on Sept�mber 27, 2029, ! have
set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed
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