Item B2 B2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B2
2023-3864
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Sue Burke 305-292-3430
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of April 2025 as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Sexual Assault Month is observed nationally each April to promote education and raise awareness of
the fact that sexual violence is widespread and affects individuals of every age, race, gender and
socioeconomic background. Monroe County is committed to preventing sexual violence and urges all
residents, businesses, and organizations to join in this observance by working together toward a safer,
healthier community for all.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Proclamation.
DOCUMENTATION:
Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awarness Month April 2025.docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is observed nationally each April to
promote education and raise awareness of the fact that sexual violence is widespread
and affects individuals of every age, race, gender and socioeconomic background; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County recognizes the profound impact that sexual violence
has on survivors, their families, and our community as a whole, including physical,
emotional and psychological effects that can last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Christina's Courage, the only Rape Crisis Center in Monroe County,
provides survivors with a safe and confidential environment for services including forensic
examinations, victim advocacy, law enforcement interviews and counseling; and
WHEREAS, the Center operates on donations and the support of volunteers at a
confidential location donated by the City of Key West, and has a mental health counselor
and sexual assault nurse examiners, one of whom single-handedly conducts 95% of all
forensic exams in Monroe County each year; and
WHEREAS, every member of our community plays a role in the prevention of
sexual violence which is only possible through education, intervention, and community
efforts that empower individuals to speak out against harmful behaviors and support
survivors in their journey toward healing and justice; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I Jim Scholl, Mayor of Monroe County, do hereby proclaim
April 2025, as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, reaffirming Monroe County's
commitment preventing sexual violence and urging all residents, businesses, and
organizations to join in this observance by working together toward a safer, healthier
community for all.
WITNESS, my hand and seal of Monroe County, Florida this 16t" day of April 2025.
Jim Scholl, Mayor
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