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city of Chanhassen
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DATE: April 22. 1991
MOTION BY: Workman
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RESOLUTION NO:
SECONDED BY:
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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING HAY 5-11, 1991 AS
"VICTIMS OF PORNOGRAPHY WEEK"
WHEREAS, the laughter of children is the most precious sound
in life; and
WHEREAS, there is nothing more distressful than an abused
child whose pain circumvents laughter; and
WHEREAS, the memories of childhood are cherished for a
lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the experiences of childhood influence an adult's
emotional, sexual and physical behavior; and
WHEREAS, the attitudes children carry into adulthood are
passed on to yet another generation; and
WHEREAS, people whoexploi t and abuse children rob them of
pleasant childhood memories; and
WHEREAS, studies show a high correlation between addiction to
pornography and child molestation and o~her crimes; and
WHEREAS, victims of pornography have suffered the loss of
everything innocent and precious; and
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has proclaimed
victims of Pornography Week as an annual statewide event; and
WHEREAS, citizens against pornography, legislators, law
enforcement, parents, educators, mental health experts, social
service agencies, civic leaders, youth and religious org~nizations
are united in their concern for victims of pornography; .and
WHEREAS, we wish to express compassion for all victims of
pornography, regardless of their age; and
WHEREAS, we desire to be known as a city filled with happy
childhood memories.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Chmiel, as Mayor of Chanhassen
hereby proclaim May 5-11, 1991 as VICTIMS OF PORNOGRAPHY WEEK in
the City of Chanhassen and urge all citizens to show compassion for
the victims of pornography and assist in efforts to keep childhood
memories happy!
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Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22nd
day of April, 1991.
ATTEST:
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ABSENT
Chmiel
Workman
Mason
Winq
Dimler
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