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Essex County commissioners adopt resolution declaring first Friday in June Gun Violence Awareness Day
Summary
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring the first Friday in June as Gun Violence Awareness Day after remarks from the county prosecutor's office and local Moms Demand Action advocates urging prevention, secure storage and community intervention.
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners on May 21 adopted a resolution recognizing the first Friday in June as Gun Violence Awareness Day and urging continued county efforts to prevent firearm deaths.
The board president opened the item and Commissioner Brennan Gill introduced the resolution, saying it recognizes the day to "honor and remember all the victims and survivors of gun violence" and to treat gun violence as a public-health crisis. Gill cited statistics included in the resolution and urged ongoing local action.
Why it matters: advocates and county officials said the proclamation is…
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