HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Proclamation 2011-04-27TOWN OF TIBURON
PROCLAMATION
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2010
WHEREAS, in 2007 there were 8,906 forcible rapes in California and 41 forcible rapes
reported in Marin County in the same year; with an increasing number affecting
adolescents; and
WHEREAS, sexual assault affects Tiburon residents as victims/survivors, family
members, significant others, neighbors or co-workers of a victim/survivor; and
WHEREAS, Tiburon residents are working to provide quality services and assistance to
sexual assault survivors; and dedicated volunteers help staff 24-hour hotlines, respond to
emergency calls and offer support, comfort and advocacy during medical exams, criminal
proceedings, and throughout the healing process; and
WHEREAS, the staff and volunteers of Community Violence Solutions and its Rape
Crisis, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) are promoting education by offering
training to schools, churches, and civic organizations, as well as medical, mental health,
law enforcement, education, and criminal justice personnel regarding sexual assault
issues; and
WHEREAS, it is important that continued educational efforts to provide information
about prevention and services for sexual assault be supported and enhanced; and
WHEREAS, it is also important to intensify public awareness of sexual assault, to
educate people about the need for citizen involvement in efforts to reduce sexual
violence, and to increase support for agencies providing sexual assault services; and
WHEREAS, Community Violence Solutions and other agencies and volunteers seek our
support and assistance as they continue to work toward a society where all women,
children, and men can live in peace, free from violence and exploitation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Richard Collins, Mayor of Tiburon, do hereby proclaim April
2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Town of Tiburon, California, and I
commend this observance to all citizens.
CHARD COLLINS, MAYOR
Town of Tiburon
Adopted on April 21, 2010.