Item 4A1The ASK campaign works to prevent gun violence by
encouraging parents to always askabout the presence and
storage of firearms in the homes where their children play; and,
Whereas, Statistics show that over 40% ofAmerican homes with children have
firearms inside and that 1.7 milfonAmerican children five in homes where the guns
are not kept locked and unloaded,• and,
Whereas, Parents have the right and responsibir ty to know where and how guns
are stored in homes where their children play. Tolls show that 97% of parents with
guns would not feel uncomfortable if asked about guns in their homes and how they
are stored; and,
Whereas, the ASK campaign encourages parents and the community to
demonstrate its support in working to reflect responsible gun ownership andsafety;
and,
Therefore, I, Andy I(Vambsganss, .Mayor of the City of Southlafie, on beha f of
the City Council; do hereby proclaim June 21, 2006, as
National,ASY, (Asking Saves Yids) Day