2018 BOS_SPEAK UP STAND UP SAVE A LIFE PROCLAMATION.DOC

Maricopa County
PROCLAMATION
January 2018
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 our local community, government, and
law enforcement in a positive way; and
WHEREAS, our local schools are facing unnecessary tragedies where warning signs are
visible on social media or observed in person, but are not being reported as serious
threats or pleas for help; and
WHEREAS, our youth need to be empowered to report social media posts or comments
raising concern 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, more than 3,000 students from 300 Arizona schools will learn the message
and create communication programs in their schools and communities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
hereby proclaims January 2018 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
engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our
communities safer for all children and adolescents.
DATED this ___ Day of ___________, 2018.
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Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2
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Denny Barney, Supervisor, District 1
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Bill Gates, Supervisor, District 3
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ATTEST: Clint Hickman, Supervisor, District 4
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Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board Steve Gallardo, Supervisor, District 5