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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Diana Becton, District Attorney
Date:	April 9, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 7-13, 2019

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/09/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Phyllis Redmond (925)957-2259

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 9, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2019/100 proclaiming April 7-13, 2019 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:

In April 1981, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first national "Crime Victims Week." National Crime Victims' Rights Week offers an opportunity to renew our commitment to crime victims by strengthening our partnerships and creating new ones, upholding the constitutional mandates of Marsy's Law and mobilizing organizations and their leaders to continue the commitment to crime victims and the safety of our community.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

In commemoration of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office will host a special ceremony on April 9, 2019 from 10:30-12 in the Community Room located at 900 Ward Street, Martinez to recognize the following individuals for their service to crime victims, their bravery and their resilience.

Clerical Staff Laura Muro
Crime Victim Advocate Sandra Gutierrez-Banales
DA Investigations Rick Rivera
Law Enforcement Detective Joseph Nunemaker- Brentwood Police Department
Probation Officer Nancy Kenoyer
Deputy District Attorney Alison Chandler
Making a Difference Sarah Alpert
Above and Beyond Jesse Gregory
Special Courage Juliann Marlang

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Would demonstrate a lack of commitment to crime victims.