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File #: 194489    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 3/28/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/28/2013 Final action: 3/28/2013
Enactment date: 3/28/2013 Enactment #: 194489
Title: Proclaiming the month of April 2013 as Peace Month.
Code sections: Proclamation -

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Proclaiming the month of April 2013 as Peace Month.

 

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Peace Month

 

City of Somerville, Massachusetts

Proclamation

 

Whereas: 

The Center for Teen Empowerment, Somerville and the City of Somerville share a commitment to the youth of Somerville, and to making this a great place to live, work, play and raise a family; and 

Whereas:  

Somerville Teen Empowerment employs 25 youth, working to impact positive change, decrease youth violence and substance abuse, and educate peers; and

Whereas:      Whereas:

Teen Empowerment youth organizers and staff meet regularly with the Mayor, Somerville Police, and Aldermen to affect change at the local level, and with the Metro Mayors Coalition through the Shannon Grant Program at the state level; and   Teen Empowerment will host its 7th annual Youth Peace Conference on Saturday, April 6th to promote peace and impact positive change in the City of Somerville; and

Whereas:   

Teen Empowerment and the City of Somerville will partner to host an additional series of youth enrichment programs throughout the month of April, including anti-bullying and suicide prevention workshops, Youth-Police Dialogues, and SCAP and Library events; 

Now therefore be it known to all these present that the month of,

April in the Year 2013

Is Honored As

 

Peace Month in the City of Somerville

 

In Recognition of the collaboration between the City of Somerville and Teen Empowerment to promote positive change within the City.

 

Done by My Hand This Day

Mayor