East Windsor Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Day, Partners with Moms Demand Action

EAST WINDSOR, NJ - East Windsor officials issued a Mayoral Proclamation recognizing June 6 as “National Gun Violence Awareness Day,” to raise awareness about the impacts of gun violence and to encourage responsible gun ownership and use.

The proclamation was issued by Mayor Janice S. Mironov, and Council Members Marc Lippman, Anthony Katawick, Joseph Miczak, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller. It was presented to members of Mercer County Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement seeking to raise awareness about the impacts of gun violence and keeping families safe.

“We applaud the efforts of Moms Demand Action to further safety in our communities. ‘National Gun Violence Awareness Day’, is an opportunity to focus together to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to recommit ourselves to doing all that we can to reduce the impacts of senseless gun violence and encourage responsible gun ownership.” Mironov said.

“Regardless of anyone’s views, there are many things we all can agree on and do, such as responsibly using gun locks when storing weapons.”

The Mayoral Proclamation issued by Mironov states:

“Americans are 26 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other higher-income nations. The Township renews our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep all of our citizens and children safer.”

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