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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring April 2012 Sexual *
Assault Awareness Month in Deschutes County *
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that
sexual violence is widespread and has public health implications for every community member
of Deschutes County; and
Whereas, Rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment greatly 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, the Board of Commissioners
hereby proclaims April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Deschutes County.
Dated this _______ day of _______________
2012
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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ANTHONY DEBONE, Chair
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ALAN UNGER, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
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TAMMY BANEY, Commissioner