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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-124
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 6, 2015
To declare October 17-25, 2015, as “District Week of Non-Violence” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, America’s problems with violence within our society have received heightened attention recently, affecting families in every walk of life;
WHEREAS, violence endangers democracy as well as the peace and order every individual has the right to enjoy;
WHEREAS, it is in the nation’s and the District’s best interest to increase knowledge and training about conflict resolution, mental health, parenting skills, and non-violence strategies, and to make resources available to contribute to changing the culture of violence in America;
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela demonstrated leadership in non-violence and called for a peaceful resolution to conflicts and disagreements in order to create more fair and just societies;
WHEREAS, Black Women for Positive Change, a national civic, inter-faith volunteer organization, in collaboration with elected officials, faith leaders, community activists, youth, and all segments of society, are calling for a national week of non-violence from October 17-25, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Black Women for Positive Change is urging national, state, and local leaders to organize workshops to teach non-violence, anger management, and conflict resolution during this week to help alleviate violence in our communities.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “District Week of Non-Violence Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia declares October 17-25, 2015, as “District Week of Non-Violence” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
