HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2018-04-02 Item 2 - Proclamations - Sexual Assault Awareness Month / National Volunteer WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that
sexual violence is widespread and impacts every community; and
WHEREAS, one in five women and one in 71 men will experience sexual
assault or sexual harassment during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the
reality that one in six boys and one in four girls will experience a sexual assault before
the age 18; and
WHEREAS, young people experience heightened rates of sexual violence and
youths 12 to 17 are 2.5 times more likely to be a victim of sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, on campus one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually
assaulted during their time in college; and
WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community about sexual
violence prevention, supporting survivors of sexual assault and speaking out against
harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS, prevention of sexual assault is possible when we increase
awareness and community involvement;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Verna Seal, Council President, on behalf of Allan
Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 2018:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to join me in the special observance
and join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent
sexual violence.
Presented this 2"`t day of April, 2018.
Allan Ekberg, Ma
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Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a long tradition of volunteerism
that has continuously enhanced the quality of life within the community; and
WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people
to take action that changes the world; and
WHEREAS, local community service opportunities are available through
the City of Tukwila, the faith community, public and private schools,
businesses, civic organizations and community groups; and
WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the
giver and the recipient; and
WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot
solve all of our nation's social problems; and
WHEREAS, during 2017 volunteers donated more than 8,600 hours to
City sponsored projects; and
WHEREAS, by volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can
come together to make a difference; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as the city of opportunity
and the community of choice;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 15-22, 2018:
National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to recognize the outstanding
volunteer spirit that exists in our community.
Presented this 2nd day of April, 2018.
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Allan Ekberg/Mayor