HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-122RESOLUTION NO. 04-122
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 18, 2004,
THROUGH APRIL 24, 2004, AS "ST. LUCIE
COUNTY - CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. The year 2004 marks the twenty-fourth 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 violence and an America where crime
victims are consistently 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. This 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 new millennium affords us the opportunity to Bring Honor to Victims in
a nation where liberty and justice for all includes each and every person who has
been touched by crime.
6. The 19tn Judicial Circuit Victim Rights Coalition resolved that our individual
and collective efforts reflect 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 18, 2004, through April 24, 2004, as
"ST. LUCIE COUNTY - 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 St. Lucie County - Crime Victims' Rights Week.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 2004.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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