Proc. 2016-22 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month - 3-15-16
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2016-22
WHEREAS one in four college women report surviving rape or attempted rape at some point in their lives, and every year over 1.2 million women experience rape; and
WHEREAS it should be noted that the presence of a bystander makes a completed rape 44% less likely to occur; and
WHEREAS during the month of April, Sam Houston State University, including numerous departments, student organizations, law enforcement, Walker County, and the City of Huntsville are
working to expand awareness and prevention of sexual assault locally; and
WHEREAS all community members can help by supporting Ignite the Night on April 5, the Flag Football SAAFE House Fundraiser on April 16, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on April 19, and Denim
Day on April 27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
April 2016
be declared: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
in the City of Huntsville, and encourage residents to recognize the need to bring increased awareness and education to this issue.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 15th day of March 2016.
____________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor