SPEAK UP STAND UP_JANUARY 2019.DOC

Maricopa County
PROCLAMATION
January 2019
Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Month
WHEREAS, the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life movement presents an ideal
opportunity to help bridge the gap between young people, our local community,
government, 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 or 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
hereby proclaims January 2019 as Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Maricopa County 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__.
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Bill Gates, Chairman, District 3
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Denny Barney, Vice Chairman, District 1
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Steve Chucri, Supervisor, District 2
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Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4
ATTEST:
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Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5