Proclamation Declaring October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Purpose:  To proclaim October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Background:  At the request of the Alexandra House, and the Purple Lights Initiative,  the City Council will consider a resolution on their Consent Agenda this evening proclaiming October 2020 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Mayor LeTourneau will read the proclamation at this time.  The proclamation is attached.  The City will be lighting portions of the City Municipal Center with purple lights to help raise awareness of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Tina Bronson, Alexandra House’s Communications Marketing Director, will be attending the meeting on behalf of the Alexandra House organization to share a brief presentation about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and answer any questions.