Res 2025-29 Establish June as Gun Violence Awareness MonthCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025=29
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
2020 PROJECT
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DUNE AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, every day, mare than 100 Americans are killed by gun violence, with many more wounded,
resulting in a public health crisis that impacts communities across the United States, including Mendota
Heights; and
WHEREAS, gun violence impacts people of all ages and backgrounds and contributes to a significant loss
of human potential and security; and
WHEREAS, June is chosen as Gun Violence Awareness Month in honor of those who have lost their lives
and those who have been impacted by gun violence, and to recognize the efforts of all those working to
reduce gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Wear Orange is observed on the first Friday in June to honor the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a
15-year-old Chicago student who was tragically killed in 2013, and to promote awareness around the
issue of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, the color orange
symbolizes
the value of human life
and is worn by millions across the
country who advocate for a
future free
from gun violence; and
WHEREAS, Mendota Heights residents and organizations have consistently demonstrated a
commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their community by supporting sensible policies that aim to
reduce gun violence; and
WHEREAS, by observing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month, the City of Mendota Heights seeks to
honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to bring heightened awareness to its
prevention;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Mendota Heights does hereby declare June
as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Mendota Heights, and encourages residents to
promote community awareness and engagement in efforts to prevent gun violence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mendota Heights will encourage its residents to Wear
Orange on the first Friday in June in support of a future free from gun violence, and to honor those
whose lives have been affected by it.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, this 20th day of May 2025.
CITY COUNCIL
ATTEST CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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