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Maricopa County Proclamation Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Month January 2020 Whereas, the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life movement presents an ideal opportunity to help bridge the gap between young people, local communities, government entities, and law enforcement in a positive way; and Whereas, our local schools are facing preventable suicides and tragedies that may include warning signs in person or online, but bystanders and friends remain silent among threats or cries for help; and Whereas, our young people can be empowered to report concerning posts or comments to school representatives or law enforcement, and adults can receive training to help spread the message it is okay to care enough to speak up, stand up and save a life; and Whereas, more than 3,000 Arizona students from 120 public, charter, private and tribal schools have learned the message and created student-led impact projects in their schools and communities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim the month of January, 2020 as: SPEAK UP, STAND UP, SAVE A LIFE MONTH AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Arizona schools, students, parents, educators, police departments, and community organizations are encouraged to coordinate a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our communities safer and promote a healthy environment for all children and adolescents. DATED this ___ Day of _____________, 20____. ___________________________________ Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3 ___________________________________ Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4 ___________________________________ Jack Sellers, Supervisor, District 1 ___________________________________ Steve Chucri, Supervisor, District 2 ___________________________________ Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5 ATTEST: _____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board