HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-2019 Proclamation - Denim Day ~ April 24th ocoee
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, the month of April is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month calling attention to
the fact that sexual assault and harassment is widespread and harms our
community; and
WHEREAS, every two minutes, someone in America, is sexually assaulted, and approximately
1-in-5 women, and 1 in 33 men, are raped during their lifetime and, about 75% of
harassment victims experience retaliation when they reported it; and
WHEREAS, the Denim Day movement is a worldwide effort that started as a grass-roots
protest against a controversial Italian Supreme Court decision, in which a sexual
assault conviction was overturned because the victim was wearing tight jeans at
the time of the attack; and
WHEREAS, Denim Day encourages everyone to stand in solidarity with Survivors of sexual
violence, and speak up when they hear comments that blame victims or make
light of sexual harassment and assault; and
WHEREAS, together when we change how we think and talk about the issue, we can create
a culture of respect, equality and safety for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, with proper education on the matter and comprehensive prevention projects,
sexual violence and it's unfair and traumatizing effects are preventable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee strongly supports the Victims Service Center of Central Florida
and their efforts to heal victims, educate and train the community, and stop
sexual violence before it starts.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby proclaim
Wednesday, April 24, 2019, as
DENIM DAY
in the City of Ocoee, urge all citizens to wear jeans on Denim Day to help spread awareness
about the physical and emotional trauma that accompanies sexual assault, and to show our
support for survivors in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
16rd day of April 2019.
Rtisty jobisoi, Mayor