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Hope Mills to mark Gun Violence Awareness Day with proclamation, community group recognized
Summary
The board read and presented a proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day, honoring victims and survivors and acknowledging Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Epsilon Zeta chapter for community work; the proclamation was read and presented at the meeting.
At the start of the June 2 meeting the board presented a proclamation recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Hope Mills and invited members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Epsilon Zeta chapter to join the mayor to receive the document.
Dr. McCrae read the proclamation, which cited national gun-violence statistics and said the town stands in solidarity with survivors while honoring the memory of those killed by gun violence. The proclamation noted local partnerships between the Town of Hope Mills, the Hope Mills Police Department and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office to foster community engagement and reduce violence through programs such as National Night Out.
The proclamation text, as read at the meeting, records national and recent statistics and affirms that the town encourages citizens to observe Gun Violence Awareness Day. Members of Zeta Phi Beta, Epsilon Zeta chapter, joined officials at the front of the chamber to receive the signed document; the presentation concluded with applause.
Ending: The proclamation was presented at the meeting and the town encouraged observance on the designated date; no board action beyond the presentation was recorded.
