Title
Proclamation for National Bullying Prevention Month
Memorandum
PROCLAMATION
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 2014
WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation intentionally directed at a person or group of people; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in homes, neighborhoods, playgrounds, athletic facilities, schools, businesses, social institutions, and through technology, such as the Internet and cell phones; and
WHEREAS, bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children, adolescents and adults annually; and
WHEREAS, targets of bullying are more likely to acquire physical, emotional, and learning problems and students who are repeatedly bullied often fear such activities as riding the bus, going to school, and attending community activities; and
WHEREAS, children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors; and
WHEREAS, children who witness bullying often feel less secure, more fearful and intimidated.
NOW THEREFORE, I, John Hieftje, Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, proclaim October as National Bullying Prevention Month. I encourage the City of Ann Arbor schools, students, parents, recreation programs, religious institutions, and community organizations to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our communities safer for all children, adolescents and adults.
I hereby set my hand and seal
This 6th day of October, 2014
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John Hieftje, Mayor