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“National Night Out 2017”
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a unique, nationwide
crime, drug and violence prevention program on August 1, 2017 called “National Night Out”;
and
WHEREAS, the “34th Annual National Night Out” provides a unique opportunity for Lakeville
to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting
cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council plays a vital role in assisting the Lakeville Police Department
through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in Lakeville and is supporting
“National Night Out 2017” locally; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Lakeville be aware of the importance of crime
prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing crime,
drugs and violence in Lakeville; and
WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and
cooperation are important themes of the “National Night Out” program;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE CITY COUNCIL, do hereby call upon all citizens of Lakeville to
join the Lakeville Police Department, Lakeville Fire Department and the National Association
of Town Watch in supporting the “34th Annual National Night Out” on August 1, 2017.
FURTHER, BE RESOLVED THAT WE, THE CITY COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim Tuesday,
August 1, 2017, as “National Night Out” in Lakeville.
DATED this 17th day of July 2017
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
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Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor