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ftesolufion No. 89°042
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 9-15, 1989 AS
VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
WHEREAS, crime, fear and violence continue to plague the
citizens of Butte County and California; and
WHEREAS, an effective and fair criminal justice system
must recognize the rights of victims as well as those of the
accused; and
WHEREAS, victims and witnesses of crime deserve our
special attention and need tc be informed of their rights in our
criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, thousands of victims and witnesses of crime have
benefited from the assistance by victim witness service providers
in Sutte County; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Victims' Rights Week focuses
attention on the problem faced by victims of crime and the services
available to assist them in their need, and increases public
awareness of their plight, and acknowledges the coanbined efforts
of concerned citizens, lawmakers and the criminal justice system
to improve these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, SE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County
Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim April 9-15, 1989 as
Victims' Rights Week and urge all citizens to join in this
important observance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the 3oard of Supervisors of the
County of Butte, State of California this 4th day of April, 1989
by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors McInturf, McLaughlin, Vercruse and Chairman Fulton
NOES : One
ABSENT: SuperViSOr DO1do
NOT VOTING: (One
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DEN FUDTON, airman
Bu to County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
William H. Randolph
Clerk of the Soard of Supervisors
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Deputy