[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 252 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 252

        To designate October 1993 as ``Crime Prevention Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 6, 1993

 Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Kleczka, and 
    Mr. Sharp) introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
        To designate October 1993 as ``Crime Prevention Month''.

Whereas crime prevention improves the quality of life in every community;
Whereas crime prevention is a cost-effective answer to the problems caused by 
        crime, drug abuse, and fear of crime;
Whereas crime prevention is central to a sound criminal justice system at 
        national, State, and local levels;
Whereas more than 27,000,000 people in the United States are actively engaged in 
        helping their communities to prevent the commission of crimes against 
        persons and property;
Whereas millions of citizens have demonstrated that by working together, they 
        can reduce crime, drug abuse, and fear of crime;
Whereas all people of the United States, from preschoolers to senior citizens 
        can help themselves, their families, and their neighborhoods to prevent 
        crime and to build safer and more caring environments;
Whereas an important challenge facing all people and groups in the United States 
        (including individuals, State and local agencies, civic and community 
        groups, religious institutions, schools, businesses, and law enforcement 
        agencies) is to weave methods into daily life that prevent crime and 
        become part of society's norms;
Whereas it is important to annually honor persons who work throughout society to 
        prevent crime and to build and sustain the Nation's communities; and
Whereas the National Crime Prevention Campaign (featuring McGruff the Crime Dog 
        and promoted by the Department of Justice, the National Crime Prevention 
        Council, and the Crime Prevention Coalition) promotes diverse 
        partnerships among law enforcement agencies, citizens, businesses, and 
        government to reduce crime and to improve community life throughout the 
        Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 1993 is 
designated as ``Crime Prevention Month'', and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people 
of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities.

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