CC - Item 2A - Safe Communities MonthSAFE COMMUNITIES MONTH
March 1 - 31, 2011
WHEREAS, the vitality of the City of Rosemead depends on how safe we keep our home,
neighborhoods, work places and communities; and
WHEREAS, crime and fear diminish our trust in others and in our institutions, threatening
the community's health and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent
themselves, their families, neighbors and co- workers from being harmed by
drugs, violence and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, people of all ages must unite all elements of the community in creating a safe,
healthy, crime -free environment through a series of community -based
programs; and
WHEREAS, through its unique "contract city /Chief of Police" organizational model in
partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and innovative
programs such as Rosemead Public Safety CONNECTIONS, monthly
Community Safety meetings and School Resource Officers, the City of
Rosemead is committed to making a positive difference for our community by
educating our youth and adults, by providing positive alternatives and role
models for children and by unifying the support of the local community,
including schools, businesses, religious organizations, service clubs, law
enforcement and city government.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does
hereby proclaim March 1 - 31, 2011 as SAFE COMMUNITIES MONTH in the City of
Rosemead and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions and all
businesses to increase their participation in our community's crime prevention efforts and
thereby build more productive communities and improve the quality of life for all.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2011
Gary Taylor, Mayor
Steven Ly, Mayor Pro Tern
Margaret Clark, Councilmember
Sandra Armenta, Councilmember
Polly Low, Councilr