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••~.~,''• ~' ~' • Resolution No. 03-046
RESOLUTION RECOGNI7,ING
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGH'T'S WEEK
APRIL 6 - 12, 2003
WHF,REAS, crime and the threat of violence have profound and devastating effects on
individuals, families and communities in America; and
WHEREAS, over 24 million people in the United States are touched by crime each year;
and
WHEREAS, the threat and reality of terrorism have challenged all Americans to realize
the devastating consequences of violent crime, and their important roles in providing support to
individuals and communities who are victimized; and
WHEREAS, crime in America results in significant physical, psychological, financial
and spiritual effects on countless innocent victims; and
WHEREAS, crime victims in every state, U.S. territories and Federal jurisdictions have
statutory rights to be kept informed of and involved in criminal and juvenile justice processes,
and to be afforded protection, restitution and accountability from their offenders; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the Office for Victims of Crime within the U. S. Department of
Justice commemorates 20 years of providing leadership to ensure that crime victims are treated
with dignity and compassion; and
WHEREAS, America as a nation continues to face threats to our personal and public
safety, and continues to commit its collective energies to help our fellow citizens who are hurt by
crime.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
proclaims the week of April 6 - 12, 2003, to be Butte County's Crime Victims' tiVeek, and honors
crime victims and those who serve them during this week and throughout the year, and further
encourages people to continue to fulfill the promise of justice and compassion for crime victims
as individuals, as communities, and as a nation dedicated to justice for all.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25`~ day of
March 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan., Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Beeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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R. J. BEELER, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
PAUL MGINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
deputy