HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 2024 National Gun Violence DayCOLUMBIA 0 HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: June 7, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights is dedicated to ensuring the safety, justice,
and well-being of its residents, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive;
and
WHEREAS, gun violence remains a grave concern affecting communities across our
nation, inflicting immeasurable pain, loss, and trauma on individuals, families, and
society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, it is our collective responsibility to raise awareness about the profound
impact of gun violence, to foster dialogue, and to unite in efforts to prevent further
tragedies; and
WHEREAS, Gun Violence Awareness Day, observed on June 7th, offers a significant
opportunity for individuals, organizations, and government entities to come together,
honor the victims of gun violence, support survivors, and take proactive steps toward
finding lasting solutions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes the urgent need to address the
issue of gun violence, to engage in meaningful discussions, and to promote education,
advocacy, and initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence and cultivating a culture of
peace and understanding; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim June 7, 2024, to be Gun Violence Awareness Day in the
City of Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. This day serves
as a solemn reminder of the lives lost and underscores the urgent need for collective
action.
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A Edda Marquez Si la, ayor
June 10, 2024