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RESOLUTION NO. 06-114
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 23,2006,
THROUGH APRIL 28, 2006, AS CRIME VICTIMS'
RIGHTS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the foilowlng determinations:
1 . The year 2006 marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of the
commemoration of National crime Victims' Rights Week.
2. The victims' rights discipline in America has for nearly three decades,
dared to dream of a nation that is free from vioience and an America where crime
victims are consistentiy provided supportive services to help them cope with the
trauma of crime and victimization.
3. The 19th Judicial Circuit Victim Rights Coalition is comprised of victim
rights advocates from the state Attorney's Office, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's
Office, the Port St. Lucie Police Department and the Fort Pierce Police Department.
4. The 19th Judicial Circuit Victim Rights Coalition has decided to increase
community awareness of victim issues; and has decided to focus on the National
Crime Victims' Rights Week on a local level.
5. The 19th Judicial Circuit Victim Rights Coalition resolved that our
individual and collective efforts refiect the dreams we dare to have of a nation
where no crime victim goes unserved, and every crime victim is afforded rights and
services, and fair treatment by the justice system, and by society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 23, 2006, through April 28, 2006,
as "CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to become more
aware of victim issues and participate in Crime Victims' Rights Week.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 11th day of April. 2006.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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