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PROCLAMATION
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: June 6, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Gun Violence Awareness Day, observed on June 6th, 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.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim June 6, 2025, 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.
A141da arquez imula, Mayor
May 27, 2025