sexual violence, including missing and murdered indigenous women, and whereas, our sister, jessica nicole alva, lassie died on april 6th, 2019 at the age of 35 after being in a coma for four days as a result of an abusive domestic relationship. jessica grew up in reading and lived in san francisco for five years. she is survived by her mother cindy and her six children and four siblings with a stepbrother and stepsister. and whereas, in 2005, grassroots movements for the safety of indigenous women led to the struggle to include safety for indian women under the violence against women act. whereas, of the last decade, awareness of the national issue has increased, but more must be done at all levels to stop the disappearance and save lives of our women. whereas, may 5th, 2017 was designated as the first national day of awareness for honoring missing and murdered indigenous women through the efforts of survival families, native american tribes, national, indigenous organizations and law and policy makers. now resolve, this city and county of san francisco permanently designates may 5th as honori