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WHEREAS,violence exists in every community and many
people believe that violence is an ordinary way of
resolving conflict;and
WHEREAS,conflict comes in many forms,including gang,
family,hate crimes,physical,sexual,verbal,and music;
and
WHEREAS,violence on television desensitizes everyone
to aggressive behavior,and research reveals that by the
age of 18,the average child has witnessed on television
more than 200,000 acts of violence,including 18,000
simulated murders;and
WHEREAS,heavy exposure to violence is one of many causes of aggressive
behavior,crime,and violence in our community;and
WHEREAS,more than 884 crimes of violence were prosecuted in Larimer County
District Courts last year.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that October 8,1998,is hereby designated as
TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE DAY
for the purpose of encouraging our community to resolve conflict by
communicating;by supporting,trusting,and respecting each other;by spending
time together and strengthening our families through clear rules and high values;
by using positive non-violent ways to resolve conflict;and by being aware of and
selective in our choices of entertainment.
Robert L.Dekker,Mayor
Attest:
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September 22,1998