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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING OCTOBER 2018
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH;
PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY
ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pattern of controlling behaviors — violence or threats
of violence — that one person uses to establish power over a current or former spouse, intimate
partner or family or household member in order to control that person's actions and activities; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence may include threats, physical violence, sexual assault,
stalking, kidnapping and many other types of unwanted behavior or any criminal offense resulting
in physical injury or death; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20
people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one
year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, religion, or
social, economic, ethnic or educational background. It happens to men, women, the elderly and
children; and
WHEREAS, only 34 percent of victims hurt by their intimate partners receive medical
care for their wounds; and
WHEREAS, one in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to show its support and solidarity to domestic
violence victims and survivors, to recognize the advocates, law enforcement officers, victim
service providers, and organizations who work tirelessly to protect and heal survivors and victims
every day, and to call on the residents of the City to become advocates against domestic violence
and support victims of domestic violence in finding help and healing, by declaring October 2018
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Declaring October 2018 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby approves this Resolution to Declare
October 2018 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager and
City Attorney are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this A� day of 0ictober 2018.
George H. Sch• 1, Mayor
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Mauricio Bet. cur, CMC, City Clerk
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Commissioner Aelion ✓✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin ✓(Yes) (No)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Larisa Svechin
DATE: October 18, 2018
RE: Declaring October 2018 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration and approval.
REASONS:
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are
physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Within one year, this equates to more
than 10 million women and men. Incidents of domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless
of gender or age. Statistics show that 1 in 3 women, and 1 and 4 men have been victims of some
form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Also, of those who have been
physically injured, it is estimated that only 34 % will receive medical care for their injuries. Each
year, 1 in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses.
Many victims of domestic violence endure physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health effects
such as neurological disorders, nutritional deficiency, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD).
The City of Sunny Isles Beach desires to support and show solidarity with the domestic violence
victims and survivors, to recognize the advocates, law enforcement officers, victim service
providers, and organizations who work tirelessly to protect and heal survivors and victims. As such,
I ask my colleagues on the City Commission to approve this Resolution to help victims and
survivors find help and healing by declaring October 2018 National Domestic Violence Awareness
Month.
Additionally, I am working with the Office of the State Attorney to provide a training workshop on
domestic violence for our residents, especially our Russian Speaking residents.
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