HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-237 RESOLUTION NO. 20-237
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS
"STOMP OUT BULLYING MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national anti-bullying and cyber bullying
organization for kids and teens in the United States was created in 2005 and has garnered
international exposure with its efforts to focus on reducing and preventing bullying, cyber
bullying, sexting, and other digital abuse, educating against homophobia, racism and hatred,
decreasing school absenteeism, and deterring violence in schools, online and in
communities across the country.
2 STOMP Out Bullying promotes civility, inclusion, and equality. It teaches effective
solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in
school and online. It provides help for those in need and at risk of suicide, and raises
awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by
noted celebrities, and social media campaigns.
3 STOMP Out Bullying Word Day of Bullying Prevention is held the first Monday of
October annually and participants are encouraged to make a statement across the globe
that bullying and cyber bullying will no longer be accepted in our schools, our playgrounds,
in our communities or online.
4 Adults must empower the victims and help change the behavior of the bullies.
Schools must react swiftly and redirect negative behaviors into positive and productive
solutions. Bystanders who witness the assaults, harassment and threats must not remain
silent. They must stand up for victims. Parents must teach their kids and teens kindness;
compassion and respect and schools must do the same. Our kids and teens need to know
they are valued and protected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim the month of October 2020 as
"STOMP OUT BULLYING MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida. This Board urges all citizens
to join our efforts to educate, advocate and most of all to STOMP Out Bullying.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6TH day of October 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTES ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED TO FORM A D CORRECTNESS:
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