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Murray County proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Murray County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The Murray County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 24 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-02-24-01 declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month after a presentation by Stacy Overgrauw of New Horizons; the resolution cites local service numbers and national prevalence statistics.

The Murray County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 24 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-02-24-01 proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Murray County.

Stacy Overgrauw, crime victims coordinator with the local nonprofit New Horizons, described the organization’s services and said, "they served 11 individuals in the area last year," adding that many victims do not come forward. Commissioner Loy Woelber presented the resolution and moved for its adoption; Commissioner Roger Zins seconded the motion and "all members voted for its adoption."

The resolution text included national prevalence statistics and citations summarizing research on sexual violence, noting, among other points, that more than 53% of women and over 29% of men reported experiencing contact sexual violence in cited studies and that higher rates are reported in some demographic groups. The board’s action formally aligns Murray County with national Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities and supports local advocates and outreach efforts.

County officials did not take additional policy or funding action at the meeting; the proclamation is a formal acknowledgment and public awareness measure. No follow-up votes were scheduled in the transcript.