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Kesolufion No. ea-$9
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH MONTH AND NATTONAL POLICE WEEK
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime continue to affect the lives of all
Californians; and
WHEREAS, crime rates remain high in our state and nation despite
intensified law enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, improved law enforcement techniques and increased citizen
involvement are necessary to insure reduction of the crime rate in communities
across the country; and
WHEREAS, citizens have participated in Neighborhood Watch, a mutual
protection program, for almost 20 years; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officials attribute reductions in crime to
increased public awareness and involvement in Neighborhood Watch programs; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of California Neighborhood Watch Month is to
recognize the work and impact of over 50,000 Neighborhood Watch groups currently
operating in California; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for greater and broader involvement of
California citizens in Neighborhood Watch through the development of new programs;
and
WHEREAS, National Police Week was esta67ished by Presidential
Proclamation in 1960 to recognize the hazardous work, duties, and responsibilities
of our nation's pease officers; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with this week, May 15 is observed each year
as Peace Officers Memorial Day to commemorate the sacrifices and commitment of
the officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors declares the month of May as "California Neighborhood t~Iatch Month."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
declares the week of Play 13-19, 1984 as "National Police hfeek" and May 15, 1984
as "Peace Officers Memorial Day."
PASSED AND ADOPTED 6y tfie Butte County Board of Supervisors this
15th day of May, 1984 6y the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, Moseley, Wheeler and Chairman Saraceni
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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AL SARACENI, Chairman
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
MARTiN J. Ni'CHOLS, Chief Administrative
Officer and Clerk of the Board
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