HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-023 National Crime Victims' Right Week Commissioner DU19-- moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.2016- 0 '
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 10—APRIL 16,2016 AS
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
WHEREAS,Americans are victims of more than 20 million crimes each year, and each crime
touches many more family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers; and
WHEREAS, crime can touch the lives of anyone regardless of age, national origin, race, creed,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration or economic status; and
WHEREAS,victims' rights are a critical component of the promise of"justice for all",the
foundation of our system of justice in America; and
WHEREAS,victims of repeat victimization who fail to receive supportive services are at greater
risk for long-term consequences of crime; and
WHEREAS,the victim services community has worked for decades to create an environment
for victims that is safe, supportive and effective; and
WHEREAS, intervening early with services that support and empower victims provides a
pathway to recovery from crime and abuse; and
WHEREAS,honoring the rights of victims, including their right to be heard, and working to
meet their needs rebuilds their trust in the criminal justice and social service systems; and
WHEREAS,National Crime Victims' Rights Week is an opportune time to recommit to
ensuring that ALL victims of crime—even those who are challenging to reach or serve—are treated with
fairness, respect and dignity in the aftermath of crime; and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and the Board of County Commissioners are
joining forces with other concerned citizens throughout Eagle County and America to raise awareness
about victim's rights and express our appreciation for those crime victims who have turned personal
tragedy into a motivating force to build a more just community.
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT,the Board hereby proclaims the week of April 10th-April 16th, 2016 as Crime Victim's
Rights Week and reaffirms this County's commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address
their needs throughout the year.
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 12th day of April, 2016.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: By: ra
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Clerk to the and of J e McQueeney(j County Commissioners
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Commissioner
Commissioner 11.---104-k seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney ID-k, ti
Commissioner Ryan 14-14. '►
Commissioner Chandler-Henry w
This resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado