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Sample Governor's Proclamation Proclaiming Oct. 21 - 27, 2007, as (Name of State) Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation directed at a person or group of people; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, and through technology, such as the Internet; and
WHEREAS, various researchers have concluded that bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children and adolescents annually; and
WHEREAS, thousands of (name of state) children and adolescents are targets of bullying 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, a large percentage of children who are bullied believe that adult help is infrequent and ineffective;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Governor (name of Governor) proclaims Oct. 21 – 27, 2007 as (name of state) Bullying Prevention Awareness Week; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that (name of state) schools, parents, recreation programs, religious institutions, and community organizations be encouraged to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our communities safer for all children and adolescents.
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