[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 213 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 213

Designating August 2003, as ``National Missing Adult Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                July 31 (legislative day, July 21), 2003

Mrs. Lincoln (for herself, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Edwards) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating August 2003, 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 2003, 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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