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Gurnee proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month, Fire Prevention Week, Crime Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Thomas Hood proclaimed several observances — Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5–11), Crime Prevention Month (October) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) — and the board approved each proclamation by voice vote on Sept. 22.
Mayor Thomas Hood read proclamations and the Village of Gurnee Board of Trustees approved them by voice vote on Sept. 22. The mayor “do[es] hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the Village of Gurnee,” noting the observance’s roots in 1968 and its expansion in 1988. The board approved the proclamation on a motion by Trustee O'Brien, seconded by Trustee Ross; trustees voted aye. Mayor Hood also proclaimed Oct. 5–11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week, highlighting the National Fire Protection Association’s campaign theme addressing lithium-ion battery safety. The board approved the proclamation on a motion by Trustee Balmes and a second by Trustee Cropferer; trustees responded in the affirmative. A third proclamation declared October 2025 as Crime Prevention Month, invoking the National Crime Prevention Council’s work. The board approved the proclamation on a motion by Trustee Woodside, seconded by Trustee Ross. Finally, Mayor Hood proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing local support organizations including A Safe Place and Lake County’s Bridle Center; the board approved the proclamation on a motion by Trustee O'Brien and a second by Trustee Woodside. All proclamations were adopted by voice vote with no recorded roll-call opposition. The proclamations are ceremonial and do not impose regulatory obligations.
