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2024-2284FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2284 A resolution proclaiming November 25, 2024, as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and November 25 to December 10, 2024, as “Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence” in the City of Janesville WHEREAS, the crime of violence against women and girls continues to be the most prevalent human rights violation and a global epidemic due to the systemic use of physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, psychological, and economic control and/or abuse; such crimes do not know any national or cultural barriers and affect millions of women and girls of all races and socioeconomic backgrounds, in peacetime and conflict; and WHEREAS, the United Nations established November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to highlight the ongoing struggles faced by women and girls, foster discussions about preventive measures, and encourage support for survivors; and WHEREAS, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals with more than 29,000 members in 62 countries working together to make gender equality a worldwide reality for women and girls; and WHEREAS, during the 16 Days of Activism, November 25 to December 10, the Zonta Club of Janesville joins with Zonta clubs around the world taking part in the Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women campaign to influence the passage of laws and changing gender-based attitudes and behaviors to end violence against women and girls; and WHEREAS, Zonta International envisions and continues to strive for a world where every woman is able to achieve her full potential, has access to all resources, is treated with dignity and respect, and is represented on an equal basis with men; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of Janesville recognizes November 25, 2024, as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and November 25 to December 10, 2024, as “Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence” to encourage all residents to practice and promote gender equality, to advocate for survivors of gender-based violence, and strive to eliminate gender-based violence from our community and world. ADOPTED: November 25, 2024 APPROVED: Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager ATTEST: Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney Proposed by: Council President Prepared by: City Manager’s Office Motion by: Neeno Second by: Williams Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Burdick X Jackson X Marshick X Miller X Neeno X Squire X Williams X 2024-2284 Final Audit Report 2024-12-03 Created:2024-12-03 By:Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAMWLXWqxKN7PcmYZMrKscbiSYf5TtwlGJ "2024-2284" History Document created by Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us) 2024-12-03 - 10:53:33 PM GMT Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2024-12-03 - 10:53:35 PM GMT Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) 2024-12-03 - 11:03:37 PM GMT Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2024-12-03 - 11:04:05 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2024-12-03 - 11:04:05 PM GMT Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) 2024-12-03 - 11:12:57 PM GMT Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2024-12-03 - 11:13:08 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2024-12-03 - 11:13:08 PM GMT