HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.043-00 RESOLUTION NO.
(Series of 2000)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF APRIL 9 TO 15, 2000 AS THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHT WEEK.
WHEREAS, year 2000 marks the twentieth anniversary of the commemoration of National
Crime Victims' Right Week; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, while the rate of most crimes continues to decrease, U.S. residents still
experience nearly 31 million criminal victimizations, including nearly 8. I million violent crimes
annually; and
WHEREAS, over 30,000 federal and state laws have been passed that def'me and protect the
rights of crime victims. Colorado has passed a Constitutional Amendment that afford victims
important participatory rights throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems; and a federal
constitutional amendment is currently pending in the U.S. Congress; and
WHEREAS, important partnerships have been formed among criminal and juvenile justice
agencies, allied professionals, and victim services to ensure that crime victims are treated with
dignity and respect; and
WHEREAS, our nation's commitment to victim assistance, crime prevention and public
safety has resulted in countless individuals and collaborative initiatives that truly do our community
justice; and
WHEREAS, the new millennium affords us the oppommity to continue to dare to dream of a
nation where liberty and justice for all includes each and every person who has been touched by
crime; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Aspen City Counsel designate the week of April 9 to 15, 2000 as City
of Aspen Crime Victim's Rights Week; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Aspen City Counsel reaffu'm a commitment to respect and enforce
victims' rights and address their needs during 2000 Aspen Crime Victim's Rights Week and
throughout the year; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this official proclamation be presented to Victim/Witness Assistance
Program during the 2000 Aspen Crimes' Rights Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO
Dated: ~ / ~ ,2000.
I, Kathryn Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a rme and
accurate copy of~at resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a
meeting held ~~ /~ ,2000.
Kathryn S. K~, City Erlerk
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OFFICE OF T~DiS~CT Arro~s~
Serving Garfi~Id, ?itki¢i:~ ~i~ 2lanco Counties
109 Eighth Street, Suite 308 Telephone: 970-94~-863~
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Facsimile: 970-945-1304
March 21, 2000
Mayor Rachel Richards
City of Aspen
130 South Galena
Aspen, CO 81611
Dear Mayor Richards,
During the ~veek of April 9 to 15, 2000, crime victims, service providers, criminal and juvenile
justice and allied professionals will join together across America to commemorate the 20~h
anniversary of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year's theme, "Dare to Dream," reflects
on the tremendous strides that have been made toward victim justice that emerged from victims who
dared to share their personal pain so that others might learn from their experiences; from victim
service providers who dared to push for significant reforms that have resulted in more consistent
and comprehensive assistance for crime victimg; and from justice officials who dared to pursue a
system of justice that balances the rights of accused and convicted offenders with the right~ of crime
victims.
This week proyide$ an exce!lent Opportunity for our County to support this crucial issue by giving
crime victims and those who serve them an opportunity to educate our citizens about violence and
victimization and encourage their support for crime victims' rights and services.
The District Attorneys' Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides services of information and .......
support to crime victims, and work closely with community service agencies, in an effort to lessen
the emotional and financial burden placed on victims as a direct result of the crime.
The Office of the District Attorney would be honored if you would sponsor an of~cial resolution to
recognize April 9-April 15, 2000 as Aspen Crime Victims' Right Week. This resolution would
validate our important efforts on behalf of victims, and emphasize your personal commitment to
crime victims and their needs. I have enclosed a sample resolution, ~vhich may help you compose
an appropriate resolution for our county.
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If you have any questions concerning this request, the sample resolution, or 2000 National Crime
Victims' Rights Week, please call Judy Martin, our Victim/Witness Assistance Coordinator at (970)
945-8635 extension 2350. As always, we appreciate your support of the Office of the District
Attorney's effort to support crime victims. Thank you for your consideration of this special request.
Sincerely,
District Attorney
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