IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION designating the week of April 25 - May 1, 1999, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Jackson County, Missouri.
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RESOLUTION # 12671, April 26, 1999
INTRODUCED BY Terry Young, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, every individual, family, and community in America have the right to live free from fear and harm; and,
WHEREAS, while most crimes continued to decrease in our nation in 1998, Jackson County residents still experienced approximately 9,000 crimes of violence; and,
WHEREAS, over 30,000 federal and state laws have been passed that define and protect the rights of crime victims, with over 10,000 national, state, and local agencies today providing support and services to victims of crime; and,
WHEREAS, the voices of victims offer us important insights into the personal pain and loss that victims endure and are voices that deserve our attention and respect; and,
WHEREAS, during 1999 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the powerful voices of victims and those who serve them will be commemorated with the theme "Victims' Voices: Silent No More"; and,
WHEREAS, we recognize the valuable contributions made this year, and every year, by crime victims and advocates who diligently promote justice for all, and offer strong voices for personal and public protection and safety; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby designates the week of April 25 - May 1, 1999, as Crime Victims' Rights Week, in Jackson County, Missouri.
Attorney
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 12671 of April 26, 1999, was duly passed...
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