[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 360 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 360


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 2, 1994

  Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  To designate the week of April 25, 1994, to May 1, 1994, as ``Let's 
                     Stop Kids Killing Kids Week''.

Whereas the incidence of violent crime by teenagers has increased by alarming 
        proportion in the United States;
Whereas the number of juveniles arrested for murder has increased 128 percent in 
        the past decade;
Whereas an estimated 60 percent of reported crimes are being committed by those 
        between 10-20 years of age;
Whereas homicide is the leading cause of death among young African-Americans and 
        second for all people ages 15-34;
Whereas young people ages 12-24 face the highest risk of nonfatal assault by any 
        group in America;
Whereas the economic and emotional costs to victims, and society in general, has 
        reached epidemic proportions;
Whereas the Nation faces a continuing need to support programs and services that 
        give young people hope and to offer them alternatives to crime;
Whereas dedicated groups such as the National League of Cities, together with a 
        broad based coalition of 70 national educational, religious, local 
        government, law enforcement, medical, legal, civil rights, media, 
        community service, and family advocacy organizations have announced a 
        week-long campaign against youth violence during the week of April 25-
        May 1, 1994, including activities in cities across America to focus on 
        the tragic consequences of youth violence for families and communities;
Whereas during the week-long campaign against youth violence important 
        discussions with students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and police will 
        be held regarding youth violence and its effects, along with recognizing 
        those individuals and programs that are doing outstanding work on youth 
        violence prevention; and
Whereas it is appropriate to focus the Nation's attention upon the problem of 
        youth violence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 25, 1994, to May 1, 
1994, is designated as ``Let's Stop Kids Killing Kids Week''. The 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

            Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 1994.

            Attest:

                                           DONNALD K. ANDERSON,

                                                                 Clerk.