National Gun Violence Awareness Day — F.1

WHEREAS, in January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15; and on June 5, 2026 to recognize the 29th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born: June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to — (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and WHEREAS, the idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya’s friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange; they chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods, and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life; and WHEREAS, anyone can join this campaign by pledging to wear orange on June 5, the first Friday in June 2026, to help raise awareness about gun violence; and WHEREAS, by wearing orange on June 5, 2026 people across the United States will raise awareness about gun violence and honor the lives of gun violence victims and survivors; and WHEREAS, we renew our commitment to reduce gun violence and pledge to do all we can to keep firearms out of the hands of people who should not have access to them and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our families and communities safe. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor Tim Kasparek of the city of Tiffin declares the first Friday in June, June 5, 2026, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. I encourage all citizens to support their local communities’ efforts to prevent the tragic impacts of gun violence and to save lives. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of the City to be affixed this 2nd day of June, 2026. Signed this 2nd day of June, 2026, in Johnson County, Iowa. City of Tiffin ____________________________ Tim Kasparek, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Abigail Hora, City Clerk