Lovelock Declares October 22 as Unity Dayv - Proclamation supports national effort to end bullying

Mayor Rodney Wilcox has officially proclaimed October 22, 2025 as Unity Day in the City of

Lovelock, joining communities across the country in recognizing National Bullying Prevention

Month.

The proclamation—issued at the request of local advocates and shared on the city’s Facebook

page—encourages schools, families, and community organizations to stand together in kindness

and inclusion.

“Our community is made up of people who are all different, yet all live and work together,” the

proclamation reads. “Promoting kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion creates

healthier communities for everyone.”

Unity Day calls attention to the lasting physical and emotional harm caused by bullying,

particularly among children and teens. Research cited in the proclamation notes that repeated

bullying can lead to learning difficulties, social isolation, and anxiety.

Mayor Wilcox urged residents, schools, and civic groups to participate by wearing orange on

Oct. 22 and modeling respect and acceptance.

“Coming together, united in our desire to create a healthier community for all,” the mayor wrote,

“helps protect our town from bullying and creates a stronger, kinder Lovelock.”

The proclamation follows Wilcox’s earlier support for Children’s Mental Health Action Week

last May and will be showcased on local websites throughout October.

For more information on National Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day activities, visit