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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-043 National Crime Victim's Rights Week Commissioner moved adoption Of th following proclamation BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2012- O Designating the week of April 22-April 28, 2012 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week WHEREAS, 18.7 million Americans are directly harmed by crime each year, and each crime affects many more family members, friends, neighbors, and co- workers; WHEREAS, the physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime falls on people of all ages and abilities, and of all economic, racial, and social backgrounds; WHEREAS, in addition to these challenges, crime victims face a criminal justice system that, at times, ignores their rights and treats them with disrespect; WHEREAS, in 1982, the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime envisioned a national commitment to a more equitable and supportive response to victims; WHEREAS, the nation heeded this call to action and promoted victims' rights initiatives, effective and compassionate victim services, and just compensation and financial support; WHEREAS, today, thousands of victim assistance programs provide help and support to child victims of violence and sexual abuse; stalking victims; survivors of homicide victims; victims of drunk- driving crashes; and victims of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and other crimes; WHEREAS, now is the time to "Extend the Vision" through a comprehensive strategy for reaching and serving every victim of crime, especially traditionally underserved victims such as those with disabilities and victims from diverse cultures; WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 22-28, 2012, provides an opportunity to extend that vision to every victim of crime in the United States —to help ensure their access to the help they deserve and the rights they are promised; WHEREAS, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials, and concemed citizens throughout Eagle County and America to raise awareness of victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week: 1 Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Victimization 2010, (Washington, DC: BJS, 2011), http:// www. bjs .gov /index.cfm ?ty= pbdetail &iid =2224 (accessed November 4, 2011). NOW, THEREFORE, the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim the week of April 22 -April 28, 2012 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirms this County's commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs during National Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year and express our appreciation for those victims and crime survivors who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to improve our response to victims of crime and build a more just community. THAT the Board hereby fmds determines and declares that this Resolution is an important acknowledgement 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 of April, 2012. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: - /� ,/ �/ •-- , tip' By: � . Teak J. Simonto ,w * Peter F. Runyon Clerk to the Board of Chairman County Commissioners gi) ti _,4, taki Jo► . ey e sioner Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as lows: Commissioner Runyon Commissioner Stavney a /,- Commissioner Fisher ' ' / This resolution passed by v/0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado