HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 12- Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayoral Proclamation MAYORAL
PROCLAMATION
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, nationally, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men have been
sexually assaulted; and,
WHEREAS, sexual violence affects Americans of all ages, backgrounds, and
circumstances. Alarming rates of sexual violence occur among young women and
frequently alcohol or drugs are used to incapacitate the victim; and,
WHEREAS, we can do our part by confronting and changing insensitive attitudes
wherever they persist. Survivors too often suffer in silence because they fear
further injury, are unwilling to experience further humiliation, or lack faith in the
criminal justice system; and,
WHEREAS, promoting healthy behaviors encourages sexual interactions and
relationships that are consensual, respectful and informed; and,
WHEREAS, April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to
help build dialogue that can build safe, healthy relationships and communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Sean Becker, Mayor of the City of
Bozeman, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2012 as
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
and call upon all citizens to recognize that victims of sexual assault need our
support. Together, we can increase awareness about sexual violence, decrease its
frequency, hold offenders accountable and help victims heal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereto set my
\ hand and cause the Great Seal of the City to
\ be affixed this 9th day of April 2012.
/Mayor Sean Becker