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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring April 2013 *
Sexual Assault Awareness Month *
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that
sexual violence is widespread and had public health implications for every community member
of Deschutes County; and
Whereas, rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment impact our community as seen by
statistics indicating that one in five women will have experienced sexual assault by the time they
complete college (Fisher, Cullen, & Turner, 2000); 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, staff and volunteers at Saving Grace encourage every person to speak out when
witnessing acts of violence, however small; and
Whereas, with leadership, dedication, and encouragement, there is compelling evidence
that we can be successful in reducing sexual violence in Deschutes County through prevention
education, increased awareness, and holding perpetrators who commit acts of violence
responsible for their actions; and
Whereas, Deschutes County strongly supports the efforts of national, state, and local
partners, and of every citizen to actively engage in public and private efforts, including
conversations about what sexual violence is, how to prevent it, how to help survivors connect with
services, and how every segment of our society can work together to better address sexual violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Deschutes County joins Saving Grace in
the belief that all community members must be part of the solution to end sexual violence. Along
with the United States Government and the State of Oregon, we do hereby proclaim April as
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month!”
DATED this _________ Day of _______________________ 2013 for the Deschutes
County Board of Commissioners.
_____________________________
Alan Unger, Chair
_____________________________
Tammy Baney, Vice Chair
ATTEST: _____________________________
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
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Recording Secretary