Proclamations at November 2022 Burlington City Council Meeting

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Proclamations are read at the beginning of every regularly-scheduled Burlington City Council meeting.A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor to recognize exceptional events, groups, people, or achievements in the City of Burlington. The goal of a proclamation is to recognize and celebrate achievements, and to raise public awareness of important issues in Burlington.For more information on how to submit a request for a proclamation, please visit the City’s dedicated Proclamations webpage.Here are the proclamations that were read during the Nov. 8 Council meeting. Click the links to see a digital copy of the proclamation signed by Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward.November 2022Woman Abuse Prevention Month: November 2022The City of Burlington recognizes that no level of violence is acceptable and the elimination of violence against women must be an absolute priority.

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I Read Canadian Day: Nov. 2, 2022We want the entire City of Burlington to be excited about reading Canadian books and challenge young readers, especially to read Canadian stories for a least 15 minutes on I Read Canadian Day and share their experience with their family and friends.

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National Children’s Grief Awareness Day: Nov. 17, 2022Children's Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity to support the grieving process of children and to let grieving children know they are not forgotten.

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Nov. 20, 2022The 2022 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims theme 'Safe Streets Save Lives' reminds us of the fundamental importance of safe, healthy and equitable mobility to the quality of lives of all Burlingtonians.

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Economic Abuse Awareness Day: Nov. 26, 2022It is of utmost importance that government, at all levels, take action to support survivors of financial and economic abuse.

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