[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 539 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 539

     Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on 
 neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate 
certain Federal efforts to participate in ``National Night Out'', which 
 occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting 
   local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local 
   officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland 
                               security.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 11, 2007

Mr. Stupak (for himself, Mr. Ramstad, Ms. Carson, Mr. Meek of Florida, 
  Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Reyes, Mr. 
  Cantor, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Wu, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Ellison, Mr. 
Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Farr, Mr. Gerlach, Ms. Bordallo, and Mr. Poe) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on 
 neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate 
certain Federal efforts to participate in ``National Night Out'', which 
 occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting 
   local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local 
   officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland 
                               security.

Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the American people;
Whereas child safety is a growing concern for parents and communities, as 
        evidenced by several cases of missing and abducted children;
Whereas homeland security remains an important priority for communities and the 
        Nation;
Whereas crime, drugs, and violence in schools is of continuing concern to the 
        American people due to the recent high-profile incidents that have 
        resulted in fatalities at several schools in the United States;
Whereas the fight against neighborhood crime requires people to work together in 
        cooperation with law enforcement personnel;
Whereas neighborhood crime watch organizations effectively promote awareness 
        about, and the participation of volunteers in, crime prevention 
        activities at the local level;
Whereas neighborhood crime watch groups can contribute to the Nation's war on 
        drugs by helping to prevent communities from becoming markets for drug 
        dealers;
Whereas neighborhood crime watch programs play an integral role in combating 
        domestic terrorism by increasing vigilance and awareness and encouraging 
        citizen participation in community safety and homeland security;
Whereas community-based programs involving law enforcement, school 
        administrators, teachers, parents, and local communities work 
        effectively to reduce school violence and crime and promote the safety 
        of children;
Whereas citizens throughout the United States will soon take part in ``National 
        Night Out'', a unique crime prevention event that will demonstrate the 
        importance and effectiveness of community participation in crime 
        prevention efforts;
Whereas National Night Out will celebrate its 24th anniversary on Tuesday, 
        August 7, 2007, when citizens, businesses, local law enforcement 
        officers, mayors, State and Federal officials, and others will celebrate 
        ``America's Night Out Against Crime'' and participate in events to 
        support community crime prevention;
Whereas National Night Out is supporting the Department of Homeland Security's 
        Ready campaign by handing out materials and educating and empowering the 
        public on how to prepare for, and respond to, potential terrorist 
        attacks or other emergencies;
Whereas National Night Out is supporting the National Child Identification 
        Program, a joint partnership between the American Football Coaches 
        Association and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to provide 
        identification kits to parents to help locate missing children;
Whereas the National Sheriffs Association, the United States Conference of 
        Mayors, and the National League of Cities have officially expressed 
        support for National Night Out; and
Whereas citizens and communities that participate on August 7, 2007, will send a 
        positive message to other communities and the Nation, showing their 
        commitment to reduce crime and promote homeland security: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Night 
        Out''; and
            (2) requests that the President--
                    (A) issue a proclamation calling on the people of 
                the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, 
                activities, and programs to demonstrate support for 
                ``National Night Out'';
                    (B) focus appropriate attention on neighborhood 
                crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of 
                school crime by delivering speeches, convening 
                meetings, and directing the Administration to make 
                crime reduction an important priority; and
                    (C) coordinate the efforts of the Federal Emergency 
                Management Agency, the USA Freedom Corps, the Citizen 
                Corps, the National Senior Service Corps, and 
                AmeriCorps to participate in ``National Night Out'' by 
                supporting local efforts and neighborhood watches and 
                by supporting local officials, including law 
                enforcement personnel, to provide homeland security and 
                combat terrorism in the United States.
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