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WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts <br />every person in this community; and <br />WHEREAS, rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment harm our community, with statistics showing 1 in 5 women and 1 <br />in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives; and <br />WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls will <br />experience a sexual assault before age 18; and <br />WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community about sexual violence prevention, supporting survivors, and <br />speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions; and <br />WHEREAS, prevention is possible when everyone gets involved. By promoting safe behaviors, thoughtful policies and <br />healthy relationships, we can create safe and equitable communities where every person is treated with respect. The first <br />step is to increase education, awareness, and community involvement; and <br />WHEREAS, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the <br />future. <br />Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, along with members of the La Porte City Council, proudly proclaim the month of April, <br />2017 as <br />SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH <br /> <br />In the City of La Porte, and join with advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual <br />violence, by taking all opportunities to create change for the future. <br />IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this <br />th <br />the 10 day of April, 2017. <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br /> <br /> <br />______________________________ <br />Louis R. Rigby, Mayor <br /> <br />