HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-020 April 7 - April 13 National Crime Victims Rights Week Commissioner eia- 0 _ - .14.-.441(..:-A moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - e'
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 7—APRIL 13,2019 AS
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
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; and
WHEREAS,this commemorative week celebrates the energy,perseverance and commitment that
launched the victims' rights movement, inspired its progress, and continues to advance the cause of
justice for crime victims;
WHEREAS, crime can leave a lasting impact on any person, regardless of age, national origin, race,
creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, or economic status;
WHEREAS, incorporating communities' existing experts and trusted sources of support into efforts to
fully serve survivors will develop a criminal justice system response that is truly accessible and
appropriate for all victims of crime;
WHEREAS,with the unwavering support of their communities and victim service providers behind
them, survivors will be empowered to face their grief, loss, fear, anger, and hope without fear of
judgment, and will feel understood, heard, and respected;
WHEREAS, serving victims and rebuilding their trust restores hope to victims and survivors, as well as
supports thriving communities;
WHEREAS, engaging a broader array of healthcare providers, community leaders, faith organizations,
educators and businesses can provide new links between victims and services that improve their safety,
healing, and access to justice;
WHEREAS, honoring the rights of victims, including the rights to be heard and to be treated with
fairness, dignity, and respect, and working to meet their needs rebuilds their trust in the criminal justice
and social service systems;
WHEREAS,National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring
that all victims of crime—especially those who are challenging to reach or serve—are offered culturally
and linguistically accessible and appropriate services inthe aftermath of crime; and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and the Eagle County Sheriff's Office
is hereby dedicated to strengthening victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime,building resilience
in our communities and our victim responders, and working for a better future for all victims and
survivors.
NOW,THEREFORE be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT, The Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado, do hereby proclaim the week
of April 7-13, 2019, as Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirm this County's commitment to creating
a victim service and criminal justice response that assists all victims of crime during Crime Victims'
Rights Week and throughout the year; and to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for those
community members, victim service providers, and criminal justice professionals who are committed to
improving our response to all victims of crime so that they may find relevant assistance, support,justice,
and peace.
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 9thth day of April, 2019.
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Commissioner ' ..14_4_K- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called,the vote was as follows:
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This resolution passed by I . vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO,By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS