House Acts To Proclaim April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

(Juneau) - The Alaska State House today unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 20, which proclaims April 2010 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Representative Anna Fairclough, R-Eagle River, sponsored the resolution.

In addition to spreading the message asking Alaskans to speak out against this terrible crime, HCR 20 also recognizes the thoughtful, diligent work people all over the state put in every day to help victims.

"In addition to spreading the message asking Alaskans to speak out against this terrible crime, HCR 20 also recognizes the thoughtful, diligent work people all over the state put in every day to help victims," Fairclough said. "These individuals provide invaluable services, making sure that victims have simple things that most of us take for granted like someone to talk to or a safe place to go."

HCR 20 has been transmitted to the Alaska State Senate for consideration.