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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-89
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
July 10, 2013
To recognize and establish a city-wide day of non-violence in the District of Columbia and highlight alternative problem-solving solutions, and to declare August 22, 2013, as “City-Wide Day of Non-Violence” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, America’s problems with violence in our society has escalated, not abated, during the last decade, affecting families in every walk of life and threatening our national security and the safety of children, youth, adults, seniors, and families;
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. issued a call for non-violence in America 50 years ago at the August 28, 1963 March on Washington and Dr. King called for peaceful resolution to conflicts and disagreements to create a more fair and just society for all citizens;
WHEREAS, in line with the objectives set for the National Summit and Day of Non-Violence, elected officials across the country have been asked to declare this date as a national day of non-violence and high schools, college students, community-based organizations, and faith institutions in the District of Columbia have been challenged to plan a day or event that demonstrates what a day without violence would be like in their communities;
WHEREAS, Black Women for Positive Change, a national, civic, volunteer organization is calling for a National Summit on Non-Violence and a Day of Non-Violence in collaboration with Faith-Based Leaders, National Organizations, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders on August 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, it has become apparent that it is in our nation’s best interest to increase knowledge and training of conflict resolution, mental health resources, parenting skills, and non-violence resources and to make resources available for the nation to change the culture of violence in America.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “City-Wide Day of Non-Violence Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the contributions of the Black Women for Positive Change and declares August 22, 2013, as “City-Wide Day 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.
