Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Action Month. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE ACTION MONTH
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of October, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith
By: Amber Smith, Vacant, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: •'�°"NTv.wis•• Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
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L" dseY R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2021 AS
DomesficViolenceAcion Month
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Action Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that
domestic violence is widespread and impacts every member of Lewis County;and
WHEREAS,the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy,dignity,security,and
humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional,sexual, psychological and economic
control and/or abuse;and
WHEREAS,the problem of domestic violence is not confined to any group or groups of people,
but instead crosses all economic, racial,gender,educational, religious and societal barriers and is
sustained by societal indifferences;and
WHEREAS,we must work together to educate our community about domestic violence
prevention,supporting survivors and speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS,victims should have help to find the compassion,comfort and assistance they need,and domestic
abusers should be punished to the fullest extent of the law; and
WHEREAS,there is evidence that we can be successful in preventing Domestic Violence in Lewis County through
the use of increased education,awareness and community involvement;and
WHEREAS,the Hope Alliance,which can be reached by phone at 360-748-6601 or 1-800-244-7414, is the
recognized accredited service provider for domestic violence advocacy services for the citizens of Lewis County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the month of
October 2021 as Domestic Violence Action Month in Lewis County.We commissioners ask that community
members recognize the serious impact of sexual assault and to support and embrace the significant role each of
us can play in the prevention of domestic violence.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of October 2021.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 12, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Action Month
Contact: Tammy Martin Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Action Month
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