HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04142015 - C.19RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT a Resolution to proclaim April 19-25, 2015 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in promotion of
victims' rights and to recognize crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The National Campaign for Victims' Rights led to President Ronald Reagan's reforms on behalf of crime victims, his
declaration of the first National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and victims' rights legislation and victim services.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week offers an opportunity to renew and strengthen our partnerships and teamwork
and to collaborate with community organizations to mobilize their experience, skills, resources and stakeholders.
In commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week the District Attorney's Office will host on Friday, April
24, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the District Attorney's Community Room located at 900 Ward Street, Martinez,
a special ceremony to recognize the recipients of this year's awards.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/14/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Cherie Mathisen
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 14, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 19
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Mark Peterson, District Attorney
Date:April 14, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Victim's Rights Week Presentation
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Clerical Staff: Elsa Coronado
Crime Victim Advocate: Megan Sandoval
District Attorney Investigator: Steven Lynn
Law Enforcement: Crimes Persons: Dave Mathers, Martinez Police Dept.
Deputy District Attorney: Bill Murphy
Making A Difference Award: Ana Rea, CCRMC
Special Courage Award Crime Survivor: Carina Gomez, Pamela Touchstone
Above and Beyond Award: Louise Reeves, Pittsburg Police Department
Special Courage Award: Crime Victim/Witness Schylon Stewart
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2015/127
PR.1, C.19