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Mayor proclaims June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Cheney
Summary
Mayor Elsa Martin read a proclamation declaring Friday, 06/05/2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Cheney and encouraged residents to honor victims and support survivors; the proclamation cited national gun violence statistics and community safety priorities.
Mayor Elsa Martin read a proclamation designating Friday, June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Cheney.
The proclamation text read in council included national statistics: "Whereas every day, nearly 130 people in The United States are killed by gun violence, and more than 200 are shot and wounded," and stated the city's encouragement of community engagement to honor victims and support survivors. Mayor Martin concluded by formally proclaiming the date and urging residents to participate. (Elsa Martin, Mayor)
The proclamation was read as an official city recognition; no council vote was required for the ceremonial proclamation recorded in the meeting transcript.
