Proclamation
Dated
ATTEST:
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved
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and we urge all citizens to work towards the prevention of bullying and consider pledging to be part of thesolution to end bullying in all its forms.
that I, Joe Franklin, Mayor of the City of Manhattan
Beach, California, on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebyproclaim October 2026, as bullying is the aggressive use of power targeting another person or group of people with repeated, unwanted words or action, hurting them emotionally or physically; and the focus is on raising awareness about the prevalence and harmful effects of bullying, especially among children and teenagers; and
bullying has become increasingly prevalent and damaging to children and adults, especially through the use of technology, also known as cyberbullying; and targets of bullying are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school, and students are repeatedly bullied often fear such activities as riding the bus, going to school, interacting online, and attending community activities; and
various researchers have concluded that bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children and adolescents annually; and children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors; and children who witness bullying often feel less safe, helpless to stop it, and intimidated; and National Bullying Prevention Month
this 7 day of October, 2026.th
City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor Joe Franklin
the City of Manhattan Beach offers a wide variety of youth and adult programs designed to empower future leaders, foster creativity, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and friendships; and
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the City Council states that unwanted aggressive behavior has no place in our community and the commitment to offering all residents an environment that holds promise, provides security and gives residents an opportunity to live, work, play and learn.
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