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7. Communication from Councilmember O'Malley regarding Recognizing National Police Week. (Pg. 27) Motion by O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication with the corrected date. Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 8997 -18 — A RESOLUTION to recognize the service of the Lakewood Police Department and law enforcement officials everywhere during National Police Week 2018. (Pg. 28) Motion by O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt Resolution 8997 -18. Discussion: Mr. O'Malley expressed appreciation to police officers who are working hard to keep the community safe. He recognized Chief Malley and Sergeant Pietch, present on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police Officers. Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 9. Communication from Councilmembers Anderson and Bullock regarding Gun Violence (Pg. 29) Motion by O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Mr. Bullock expressed thanks to the citizens who brought this forward and to the students showing leadership on this issue. He acknowledged that we lack the tools to address these issues due to the lobbying power of special interest groups. He advised persistence, patience and determination to get common sense gun legislation passed. Mr. Anderson spoke personally about the climate of violence and its effect on today's kids. On the motion: Motion adopted. All members voting yea. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 8998 -18 — A RESOLUTION declaring the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Lakewood to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to reduce gum violence. (Pg. 31) Molly Crowe - 15106 Edgewater Dr.