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El Campo mayor proclaims April 2025 as Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Eugene Bustamante issued a proclamation declaring April 2025 Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlighted local survivor resources; a representative noted a new local office for survivors.
Mayor Eugene Bustamante read a proclamation at the March 20 El Campo City Council meeting declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The proclamation, presented to the council during introductions and recognitions, said the month “signifies our commitment to supporting survivors of sexual assault and child abuse” and urged partnerships between survivors, social service organizations, law enforcement, government and civic agencies to promote prevention and support. The proclamation also listed local awareness events and encouraged public participation.
A representative from the organization receiving the proclamation told the council the group has opened a local office in El Campo and a resale shop adjacent to it; the representative said the office is available as a resource “for survivors if they ever need anything.”
The proclamation mentioned statewide resources and observances including “Start By Believing Day” on April 2, a local “Go Blue” day on April 4 and a planned “Light Up the Square in El Campo” event on April 8 to recognize survivors. It also cited statistics about the prevalence of sexual violence and child abuse in the community and said the city would support prevention, awareness and access to services.
The mayor signed the proclamation and the council received it as an official recognition. No formal vote was required.
The council moved on afterward to the night’s business, including public hearings and ordinances.
