Whereas, Sexual assault is an intolerable violent crime with public health
implications for every person in the United States; and,
Whereas, Every two minutes, a person is raped in this nation; and,
Whereas, In the State of Michigan, during the year 2001, over 5,000 forcible
rapes or attempted rapes were reported to law enforcement; it is estimated less
than half of all sexual assaults are reported to police; and,
Whereas, The State of Michigan has a proud tradition of strong legislation
intended to reduce the incidence of sexual assault; and,
Whereas, Elimination of sexual assault must be achieved through cooperation
of individuals, organizations, and communities; Sexual Assault Awareness month
provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to learn more about sexual assault
and to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide
critical advocacy, services and assistance to sexual assault survivors; and,
Whereas, The Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is dedicated
to the empowerment of Michigan’s domestic and sexual assault survivors,
and to the elimination of all domestic and sexual violence in our state; and
now therefore be it,
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim April, 2003 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Michigan.
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