National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-1163 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: October 21, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: NA Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, Texas, hereby proclaims October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Dallas County confirms its commitment to assisting survivors, holding abusers responsible, and building safe, healthy communities through coordinated response, education, and advocacy. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department invites all residents to join us on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the new Mesquite Government Building for an evening of reflection and unity. Together, we will honor survivors, remember those lost, and raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in our community. Done in open Court October 21, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: