HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-04 Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness MonthOffice 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, In Washington State, 45% of women and 22% of men report having experienced
sexual violence in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Individual and community impacts of sexual violence are rooted in and
compounded by racial, gender, sexual orientation, and other forms of oppression. Black,
Indigenous and other people of color; people living in poverty; LGBTQ people; elders; people
with disabilities and other people targeted by oppression are affected by sexual violence in
significant and complex ways; and
WHEREAS, Sexual violence exists on a continuum of behavior and includes racist, sexist,
transphobic, homophobic, ableist or other hate speech. This ranges from rape jokes to verbal
harassment to threats of rape and assault. Harassing comments and behaviors that take place
online can and do traumatize victims, and their impacts should not be minimized; and
WHEREAS, Working together as a community, we can alleviate the trauma of sexual
violence by ensuring supportive resources are available to all survivors, while standing up
to harmful attitudes and behaviors that contribute to sexual assault.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Councilmember Kate Kruller on behalf of Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the
City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim April 2022:
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage residents to join advocates and communities across
the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence.
Signed this fourth day of April, 2022.
Allan Ekberg, M
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