Proc. 2013-05 National Night Out Against Crime 10-02-12
PROCLAMATION
No. 2013-05
WHEREAS the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a nonprofit crime
prevention organization which works in cooperation with thousands of crime
watch groups and law enforcement agencies throughout the country; and
WHEREAS National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” was introduced by
the Association in 1983, and is a nationwide event designed to promote
neighborhood safety; and
WHEREAS National Night Out Against Crime activities are designed to heighten crime
and drug prevention awareness, generate participation in local anti-crime
programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and community partnerships, and
send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back; and
WHEREAS the Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Program plays a vital role in
assisting the Huntsville Police Department through joint crime, drug, and
violence prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS it is essential that all citizens of Huntsville be aware of the importance of
crime prevention programs and impact that their participation can have on
reducing crime, drugs and violence in Huntsville.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
OCTOBER 2, 2012
be designated as:
“National Night Out Against Crime”
in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas and urge all citizens of Huntsville to support
National Night Out Against Crime by turning on their porch lights, and hosting and
participating in neighborhood events and activities.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 18 day of September 2012.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor