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Commissioner moved adoption
o he following resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - �✓
DESIGNATION of April 21 -27 as Eagle County Victim Rights Week
WHEREAS, despite the recent reduction in the rate of crime, far too many persons still suffer the
impact of crime; and
WHEREAS, crime victims play an indispensable role in bringing offenders to justice; and
WHEREAS, victims of crime deserve respect, resources, restoration, and justice; and
WHEREAS, as we carry crime victims' rights into 2002 and beyond, we must Bring Honor to
Victims, striving to create a world where the legal rights of victims are honored and government
agencies are accountable for their treatment of victims; and
WHEREAS, despite significant progress in providing rights and services to crime victims over the
past two decades, large segments of our population, including crime victims who are elderly,
disabled, or living in rural areas, are still under - served; and
WHEREAS, as a nation devoted to liberty and justice for all, America must increase its efforts to
protect, restore, and expand crime victims' rights and services; and
WHEREAS, the Victim Services Unit of the Eagle County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with
other victims service programs, criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens throughout Colorado
and America to observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the week of April 21 -27, 2002 be designated as Eagle County Crime Victims' Rights
Week; and be it further resolved
THAT, the Eagle County Board of Commissioners reaffirms a commitment to respect and enforce
victims' rights and address their needs during Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year;
and be it further resolved
THAT, this official proclamation be presented to the Victim Services Unit of the Eagle County
Sheriff's Office on April 23, 2002
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.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 23rd day of April, 2002.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Miq44pj L. Gallagher hairman
Am M. Menconi, Vice - Chairman
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Tom 0 Stone, ornmissioner
Commissioner -, 5 /Z--,) seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The
roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Gallagher
Commissioner Menconi
Commissioner Stone
This Resolution passed by g p20ote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado