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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-043 Designation of April 6-12 as Eagle County Victims rights Week Commissioner / moved adoption of the following resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVIISSIONER5 COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.2003 -~ DESIGNATION of April 6-12 as Eagle County Victims' Rights Week WHEREAS, crime and the:. threat of violence have profound and devastating effects on individuals, families and communities in America; and WHEREAS, over 24 million people in the United States are touched by crime each year; and WHEREAS, the threat and reality of terrorism have challenged all Americans to realize the devastating consequences of violent crime, and their important roles in providing support to individuals and communities who are victimized; and WHEREAS, crime victims in every state, U.S. territories and Federal jurisdictions have statutory rights to be kept informed of and involved in criminal and juvenile justice processes, and to be afforded protection, restitution and accountability from their offenders; and WHEREAS, there are over 10,000 community -and system-based victim service programs across our nation that provide a wide range of services and support to victims of crime; and WHEREAS, in 2003, the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S. Department of Justice commemorates 20 years of providing leadership to ensure that crime victims are treated with dignity and compassion; and WHEREAS, America as a nation continues to face threats to our personal and public safety, and continues to commit its collective energies to help our fellow citizens who are hurt by crime; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMNIISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the week of Apri16 to 12, 2003 be designated as Eagle County Crime Victims' Rights Week, and honors crime victims and those who service them during this week and throughout the year; and be it farther resolved THAT, we continue to fulfill the promise of justice and compassion for crime victims as individuals, as communities, and as a nation dedicated to justice for all; and be it further resolved THAT, this official proclamation be presented to the Victim Services Unit of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office on April 1, 2003; THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of 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, 2002. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD COUNTY CONIlVIISS HERS 'chael L. Gallagher Chairman Commissioner ~ l L~ ~/1~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote as follows: Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher U Commissioner Tom C. Stone Commissioner Arn M. Menconi This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. County Commissioners Commissioner