HomeMy WebLinkAbout171219 - Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Month2 01AVN OF F0UJV TA1X 9_LLS
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WHEREAS, the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life movement presents an ideal opportunity to help
bridge the gap between our local community, government, and law enforcement in a positive
way; and
WHEREAS, our local schools are facing unnecessary tragedies where warning signs are placed on
social media or observed in person, but are not being reported as serious threats or cries for help;
and
WHEREAS, our youth need to be empowered to report concerning posts or comments to law
enforcement or school representatives, and to help spread the message that it is okay to care
enough to speak up, stand up and save a life; and
WHEREAS, the Text -a -Tip program in Fountain Hills enables our youth and citizens to contact
authorities when there is concern about another's safety; and
WHEREAS, more than 3,000 students from 300 Arizona schools will learn the message and create
communication programs in their schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, Arizona schools, students, parents, educators, police departments, and community
organizations are encouraged to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities
designed to make our communities safer for all children and adolescents.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Linda M. Kavanagh, Mayor of Fountain Hills, do hereby proclaim January
2018 as SPEAK UP, STAND UP, SAVE A LIFE MONTH and ask all Fountain Hills residents to join me
in encouraging youth to take action when their peers are in need and partnering with local leaders
in simple, life -changing interventions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of
the Town of Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona this 191h day of December, 2017.
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