HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 31-77RESOLUTION NO. .q 1-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 25-
29, 1977, AS "'CALIFORNIA ' S FORGOTTEN VICTIMS
WEEK."
WHEREAS, for every crime that is committed there is a
victim; and
WHEREAS, victims of crimes are often forgotten in the
administration of justice; and
WHEREAS, many victims of crimes suffer more than the
criminals themselves; and
WHEREAS, victims are rarely compensated for the financial,
physical and emotional suffering resulting from criminal acts; and
WHEREAS, numerous cities and counties in California are
declaring the week of April 25 through April 29, 1977, as "California's
Forgotten Victims Week"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield desires to call attention
to the plight of victims of criminal action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Bakersfield that the week of April 25-29, 1977, is hereby declared
as "California's Forgotten Victims Week" in the City of Bakersfield,
and the citizens, the judiciary, and all phases of law enforcement
are urged to become aware of their responsibilities toward victims
of crimes.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on the llth day of April, 1977, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN BARTON, CHRISTENSEN, MEDDERS, RATTY, ROGD~S, SCI~ALI~IJ, STRONG
NOES: COUNCILMEN: . ~ ~
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: ~ ~ ,
ABSTAINING COU~CILMEN, ~ ~ __ '
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APPROVED as to form: