HomeMy WebLinkAboutR25-034 Designating the Week of April 6-12, 2025 Crime Victims' Rights Week Docusign Envelope ID:62F3CDA3-B33E-494D-8966-0512C4C92F56 Commissioner scherr moved adoption of the following proclamation: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 034 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6—APRIL 12, 2025 AS CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK WHEREAS,Americans are victims of more than 26 million crimes each year, and each crime affects many more family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers;and WHEREAS, crime and trauma can leave a lasting physical, emotional, or financial impact on people of all ages and abilities, and of all economic,racial, and social backgrounds; and WHEREAS, victims' rights are a critical component of the promise of"justice for all,"the foundation for our system of justice in America; and WHEREAS, with the full weight of their community and victim service providers behind them, survivors will feel empowered to face their grief, loss, fear, anger, and shame, without fear of judgment and will feel understood and worthy of support; and WHEREAS,National Crime Victims' Rights Week, provides an opportunity to celebrate the energy, creativity, and commitment that launched the victims' rights movement, inspired its progress, and continues to advance the cause of justice for crime victims; and WHEREAS, observing victims' rights and treating victims with dignity and respect serves the public interest by engaging victims in the justice system; and WHEREAS, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") and our law enforcement partners throughout Eagle County are joining forces with victim service programs, other criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens throughout Eagle County and America to raise awareness about victims' rights and observe National Crime Victim' Rights Week. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT,the week of April 6-April 12, 2025, is hereby designated Crime Victims' Rights Week. THAT, this Resolution reaffirms this County's commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs throughout the year. THAT,the Board express appreciation for those victims and crime survivors who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve our response to crime victims and build a more just community. Docusign Envelope ID:62F3CDA3-B33E-494D-8966-0512C4C92F56 THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is an important acknowledgment for the health and safety of the public in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 1st day of April 2025. Signed 0,53,(: ).1 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ca�^�� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Signed by: DocuSigned by: ATTEST: BC8A1 B . ro- C6DC�83BCBA1C8... Y CMAC1281-8M17n.. Clerk to the Board of Jeanne McQueeney County Commissioners Chair p—Signed by: "—CD9995F4BF5F448... Tom Boyd Commissioner Ane Signed byy:' 1� A ll J ',.AI Al F7R21171 RFU&7I Matt Scherr Commissioner Commissioner Boyd seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner McQueeney Aye Commissioner Boyd Aye Commissioner Scherr Aye This resolution passed by 3/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado