Proclamation - Declaring October as Crime Prevention MonthDeclaring the month of October
Crime Prevention Month
EAS, the vitality of our city depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods,
workplaces, and communities; and
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in others and in civic institutions,
threatening the community's health, prosperity, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss, and community deterioration resulting from
crime are intolerable and require investment from the whole community; and
WHEREAS, adults must invest time, resources, and policy support in effective prevention and
intervention strategies for youth, so too must teens actively engage in driving crime from their
communities; and
WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs excel because of partnerships with the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Temple Station), other government agencies,
Neighborhood Watch groups, schools, faith communities, businesses, and individuals as they help
to nurture communal responsibility and install pride; and
WHEREAS, City of Rosemead Public Safety Department is a supporter of crime prevention
efforts, promoting awareness through variety of educational programs: including the Public
Safety CONNECTIONS Forum, the Community Academy, and the BE Smart (Business Safety
Education Program) to promote collaborative efforts to make neighborhoods, businesses, schools
and community safer; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention is a shared responsibility and each of us can reduce the fear we
face by understanding and learning how to better safe guard ourselves and properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does hereby proclaim
the month of October 2010 as "Crime Prevention Month," in the City of Rosemead to encourage
all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, and businesses to invest in the
power of prevention and work together to make Rosemead a safer community.
GARY TAYLOR, MAYOR
STEVEN LY, MAYOR PRO TEM
MARGARET CLARK, COUNCIL MEMBER
SANDRA ARMENTA, COUNCIL MEMBER
POLLY LOW, COUNCIL ME
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