HomeMy WebLinkAboutR22-029 Designating the Week of April 24-April 30, 2022 National Crime Victims' Rights Week DocuSign Envelope ID:2617C9A9-615E-450D-8F6C-E06407F6430C
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved adoption
of the following proclamation:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -029
Designating the week of April 24—April 30, 2022 as
National Crime Victims' Rights Week
WHEREAS,Americans are victims of more than 26 million crimes each year, and each crime
affects many more family members, friends,neighbors and co-workers;
WHEREAS,crime and trauma can leave a lasting physical, emotional, or financial impact on
people of all ages and abilities, and of all economic, racial, and social backgrounds;
WHEREAS,victims' rights are a critical component of the promise of"justice for all,"the
foundation for our system of justice in America;
WHEREAS, With the full weight of their community and victim service providers behind
them, survivors will feel empowered to face their grief, loss, fear, anger, and shame, without fear of
judgment and will feel understood and worthy of support;
WHEREAS,National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 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, observing victims' rights and treating victims with dignity and respect serves the
public interest by engaging victims in the justice system, and
WHEREAS,the Eagle County Board of Commissioners and our law enforcement
partners throughout Eagle County are 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 Victims' Rights Week;
NOW,THEREFORE,the Eagle County Board Commissioners does hereby proclaim the
week of April 24-April 30, 2022, as Crime Victims' Rights Week and reaffirms this County's
commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs throughout the year. We
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.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 26th day of April, 2022.
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Commissioner Scherr seconded adoption of the foregoing proclamation. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney Aye
Commissioner Chandler-Henry Aye
Commissioner Scherr Aye
This Proclamation passed by 3,'0 vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.