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BILL NO. 21-50 <br />RESOLUTION NO. _______ <br />A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL <br />ACKNOWLEDGING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, OCTOBER <br />2021 <br />Whereas, Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the First Day of Unity <br />observed in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) which had the <br />themes of: mourning those who died as a result of domestic violence, celebrating those who have <br />survived domestic violence, and connecting those who work to end domestic violence; and <br />Whereas, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in <br />October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic <br />violence issues while raising awareness for those issues; and <br />Whereas, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a sobering reminder of the harm <br />domestic violence inflicts across our country, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic means <br />that for many survivors, abuse may be compounded by being isolated with an abuser, loss of <br />income and stress over the virus itself,” said United States Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. <br />Monaco; and <br />Whereas; locally, H.O.T. (Hear Our Tears) is a Non-Profit Organization assisting <br />individuals to gain freedom from various types of abuse, bullying or violence they are <br />experiencing; while also providing education to those interested in learning more about <br />identifying and eradicating abuse, bullying and violence in the environment; and <br />Whereas, H.O.T. (Hear Our Tears), is dedicated to increasing efforts in addressing these <br />issues and believes that through cooperation and community empowerment they can facilitate <br />progress. <br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the South Bend Common <br />Council as follows: <br />Section I. The South Bend Common Council acknowledges the contributions of Ms. Traci <br />Winston, President of H.O.T. (Hear Our Tears) and owner of Unique Boutique International, <br />LLC, Downtown South Bend for her efforts to solve the problems resulting from domestic <br />violence. <br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council remembers all those impacted by domestic <br />violence in every form. <br />Section III. The South Bend Common Council encourages all others to take an affirmative <br />stand against domestic violence. <br />Special Resolution 21-50