HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-052RESOLUTION NO. 19-052
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2019 AS
"SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and calls attention to the fact that sexual violence
is a widespread public health problem and impacts every person in St. Lucie County.
2. Everyday, too many women, men and children across Florida suffer the pain and trauma of
sexual assault in all of its forms.
3. These crimes occur far too frequently, go unreported far too often, and leave long lasting
physical and emotional scars.
4. During National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves to lifting the veil
of secrecy and shame surrounding sexual violence, expanding support and understanding for
survivors, and strengthening our response.
5. Sexual violence affects individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances and as a
community, we share the responsibility for protecting each other from sexual assault,
supporting survivors when it does occur, and bringing perpetrators to justice.
6. At every level, we must work to provide necessary resources to survivors of every
circumstance, without judgment and with dignity, including medical attention, mental health
services, relocation and housing assistance, and advocacy during the criminal justice process.
7. St. Lucie County communities can come together to increase awareness about sexual violence,
decrease its frequency, hold offenders accountable; support survivors, and heal lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 2019 as "SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" in
St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board further proclaims that now is the time to take action as leaders in our community
to create safe environments for all St. Lucie County citizens, including our youth and our
educational institutions. We must work together to educate members of our community
about sexual violence prevention, support survivors, and speak out against harmful attitudes
and actions. We join advocates and communities across the country in playing an active role
to prevent sexual violence and recognize that each day of the year is an opportunity to create
change for the future.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2"d day of April, 2019.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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