RESOLUTION #25-20
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, sexual assault affects women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional costs, sexual assault may also have associated consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, depression, homelessness, eating disorders and suicide; and
WHEREAS, sexual assault can be devastating not only to the survivor, but also for the family, friends, and community of the survivor; and
WHEREAS, since no one person, organization, agency, or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own, we must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent sexual assault, support survivors and their significant others, and support those agencies providing services to survivors.
NOW THEREFORE, WE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN AND FOR BENTON COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF ALL STAFF AND CITIZENS OF BENTON COUNTY DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2025 AS
“SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTHâ€�
IN BENTON COUNTY, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Signed this 8th day of April, 2025.
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Tracy Seeman, Chairman
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Ronald Tippett
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Bruce Volz
ATTEST:
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Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor
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Editor's Note: The case was heard in the Benton County courthouse, however, it was tried by a district court judge, not under the control of Benton County.