Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 1/8/2019
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, our local schools are facing preventable suicides and tragedies that
may include warning signs - either in person or online; and
WHEREAS, The “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life” movement encourages
bystanders or friends to report threats or cries for help and 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 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 that 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, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale Arizona,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2019, as
SPEAK UP, STAND UP, SAVE A LIFE MONTH
And encourage Arizona schools, students, parents, educators, police departments,
and community organizations 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.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 8th day of January 2019.
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MAYOR
Attest.
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CITY CLERK