[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 318 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 318

Designating August 2002, as ``National Missing Adult Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 1, 2002

 Mrs. Lincoln (on behalf of Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Edwards, Mr. 
Hatch, Mr. Sarbanes, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; 
                   which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating August 2002, as ``National Missing Adult Awareness Month''.

Whereas our Nation must acknowledge that missing adults are a growing group of 
        victims, who range in age from young adults to senior citizens and reach 
        across all lifestyles;
Whereas every missing adult has the right to be searched for and to be 
        remembered, regardless of the adult's age;
Whereas our world does not suddenly become a safe haven when an individual 
        becomes an adult;
Whereas there are tens of thousands of endangered or involuntarily missing 
        adults over the age of 17 in our Nation, and daily, more victims are 
        reported missing;
Whereas the majority of missing adults are unrecognized and unrepresented;
Whereas our Nation must become aware that there are endangered and involuntarily 
        missing adults, and each one of these individuals is worthy of 
        recognition and deserving of a diligent search and thorough 
        investigation;
Whereas every missing adult is someone's beloved grandparent, parent, child, 
        sibling, or dearest friend;
Whereas families, law enforcement agencies, communities, and States should unite 
        to offer much needed support and to provide a strong voice for the 
        endangered and involuntarily missing adults of our Nation;
Whereas we must support and encourage the citizens of our Nation to continue 
        with efforts to awaken our Nation's awareness to the plight of our 
        missing adults;
Whereas we must improve and promote reporting procedures involving missing 
        adults and unidentified deceased persons; and
Whereas our Nation's awareness, acknowledgment, and support of missing adults, 
        and encouragement of efforts to continue our search for these adults, 
        must continue from this day forward: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates August 2002, as ``National Missing Adult 
        Awareness Month''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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