Proclamation No. 2023-5 Sexual Assault & Prevention Month SAAFE House
Proclamation No. 2023-5
WHEREAS nationally one in three women and one in four men will experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS sexual assault awareness and prevention month draws attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and has implications for every community member; and
WHEREAS there is compelling evidence that we can be successful in reducing sexual violence through prevention education, increased awareness, and holding perpetrators who commit acts
of violence responsible for their actions; and
WHEREAS we must work together to educate our community about what can be done to prevent sexual assault and how to support survivors; and
WHEREAS anyone can be a leader in preventing and ending sexual violence. I join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. April is Sexual
Assault Awareness Month, and each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andy Brauninger, Mayor of Huntsville Texas,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM April 2023 as
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH