2015-1227 CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -1227
A Resolution recognizing September 29, 2015 as "Day Without Violence" in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Violence hurts everyone and has a profound effect on children, adults, communities and
institutions; and
WHEREAS, Janesville values and strides for neighborhoods free from the harmful effects of violence; and
WHEREAS, Janesville prides itself on being a leader and example to other communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville supports the mission of "Day Without Violence" to eliminate violence in
our nation, state and community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville will be part of a coordinated effort to have each city within Wisconsin
establish a citywide "Day Without Violence" on September 29, followed by a statewide "Day Without
Violence" on September 30, and the national "Day Without Violence" on October 1. On October 2, the
United States, along with the other countries of the world, will celebrate the U.N. International Day of Non -
Violence, already established on October 2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville recognizes that all people should feel safe in their community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville on this 28th day
of September, 2015, that the day of September 29th, 2015, be recognized as a "Day Without Violence" in
the City of Janesville; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to call upon all Janesville citizens to support a "Day
Without Violence" by being civic to everyone residing or visiting the Janesville community.
ADOPTED: September 28, 2015 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Liebert
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien X
X
Deupree
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTES Liebert X
Marklein X
Tidwell X
Dave T. Godek, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Councilmembers Farrell and Liebert
Prepared by: City Manager's Office