HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03271984 - 1.31 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 27, 1984 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Fanden, Schroder , McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Proclaiming the Week of
April 15-21, 1984
Victims Rights Week
WHEREAS there has been insufficient attention to the
rights of crime victims and witnesses in our society; and
WHEREAS the public has an obligation to recognize the
plight of crime victims and witnesses; and
WHEREAS it is the duty of Contra Costa County' s citizens
and institutions to play positive roles in improving the services
for victims of violent crime and their families, and in restoring
effectiveness to the administration of justice; and
WHEREAS the hardship which crime victims and witnesses
suffer may be physical, financial and emotional; and
WHEREAS better reporting of crime and greater willingness
of victims and witnesses to testify are essential to the control of
crime and the improvement of justice; and
WHEREAS the understanding by Contra Costa County citizens
of the criminal justice system and the rights of crime victims and
witnesses will help enhance the fair and effective administration of
justice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County that the week of April 15-21, 1984 shall be
designated "Victims Rights Week" in Contra Costa County.
I hereby certtfy that this IS a true and coma coPY of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:-
-J.R. OLSSON,COUNTY CLERK
and ex ot"Clo Clork of the Board
By4� . DeputY
cc: County Administrator
District Attorney
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