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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-037 National Crime Victims Rights Week • Commissioner moved adoption of the following proclamation: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - Designating the week of April 21— April 27, 2013 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; and WHEREAS, crime 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, National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 21 -27, 2013, 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, 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; and WHEREAS, observing victims' rights and treating victims with dignity and respect serves the public interest by engaging victims in the justice system, inspiring respect for public authorities, and promoting confidence in public safety; and WHEREAS, the Eagle County Sheriff's Office is 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, the Eagle County Board Commissioners does hereby proclaim the week of April 21 - April 27, 2013, 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 crime victims and build a more just community. THAT, the Board hereby finds, 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. 1 MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the )day of April, 2013. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through Its ATTEST:� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS f ir A By: I C Clerk to the Board of Jon S avn: County Commissioners Chai a 1 -XL 0 ( 2 frALA- Sara J. Fisher Commissioner AO 4(4 1 .41 V Jill' ' H. Ryan mmissioner Commissioner' seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been calle , the ote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney C4J /9 Commissioner Fisher �O Commissioner Ryan This resolution passed by / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. 2