In Recognition of
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2026
WHEREAS, sexualized violence affects children, youth, adults and elders of all genders from all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds with public health and social justice implications for every person in Fortuna; and WHEREAS staff and volunteers of the North Coast Rape Crisis Team provide 24- hour emergency response services to survivors and their significant others and believes that prevention and intervention are essential to a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, no one person, organization, agency or community can eliminate sexual assault on their own but can, through collaboration and partnership, work together to support those impacted, improve responses and ensure that survivors are not re-victimized.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fortuna reaffirms its commitment to the North Coast Rape Crisis Team and its values – HEAL: Help Survivors by meeting them where they’re at, Empower them throughout their healing journeys, Affirm their choices, Listen to and believe their truths, and acknowledges April 2026 as SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH.
SIGNED this 6th day of April, 2026 at the City of Fortuna, in the State of California, and in witness thereof, the seal of Fortuna. ___________________________
Mike Johnson,
Mayor, City of Fortuna