PRO 2004-04TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2004 - 04
APRIL 2004 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING APRIL 2004 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, sexual assault affects every person in Trophy Club either as a
victim/survivor of assault or as a family member, significant other, friend, neighbor or co-
worker; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme: "Take Back The Night" incorporates the ideals of the
various groups who work collectively to help victims and end sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of Denton County are working to provide quality services and
assistance to sexual assault survivors; and hundreds of volunteers help staff 24-hour
hotlines, respond to emergency calls, and offer support and advocacy during medical
exams and criminal justice proceedings; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Friends of the Family volunteers and staff promote sexual
assault awareness and avoidance by offering educational programs to schools, churches,
and civic organizations, as well as professional training to medical, mental health, law
enforcement, education, and criminal justice personnel regarding sexual assault issues; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Friends of the Family, other sexual assault programs, and
other professionals and advocates of nonviolence have joined together as the Texas
Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) to support each other in our work and to
provide the Town of Trophy Club and the State of Texas and our citizens with a central
source of information on sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, during the month of April, Denton County Friends of the Family will be
intensifying efforts to promote public understanding of sexual violence and victims of
sexual violence, and Friends of the Family will be emphasizing the need for citizen
involvement in efforts to reduce sexual assault through public education and changing
public attitudes; and
WHEREAS, Denton County Friends of the Family will also be working to publicize their
services, increase community support for their agency, and increase awareness of the
healing potential for survivors; and
THEREFORE, I, as Mayor of Trophy Club, do hereby designate April 2004 as SEXUAL
ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH in Trophy Club.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town
this 15`" day of March, 2004.
i own secretary
[SEAL]
of the Towq-of Trophy Club, Texas,
Trophy Club