[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 98 (Monday, July 25, 1994)]
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                         CRIME PREVENTION MONTH

  Mr. WYNN. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Post Office and Civil Service be discharged from further 
consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 363) to designate 
October 1994 as ``Crime Prevention Month,'' and ask for its immediate 
consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the joint resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Maryland?
  Mr. GILMAN. Madam Speaker, reserving the right to object, and I do 
not object, I should simply like to inform the House that the minority 
has no objection to the legislation now being considered.
  Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of House Joint Resolution 
363, designating October 1994 as ``Crime Prevention Month.''
  I am pleased that the House of Representatives is discussing this 
important resolution. By incorporating organized community action with 
the efforts of local law enforcement officials, I believe that we will 
encourage and prevent crime within our local communities. Through 
continued community programs and neighborhood watches, local leaders, 
both young and old, can work together with law enforcement to make a 
difference in crime prevention.
  By designating October 1994 as ``Crime Prevention Month,'' we are 
demonstrating our true conviction and determination toward fighting 
violent crime. Symbolic gestures, such as Crime Prevention Month, serve 
a valuable purpose in promoting an awareness that will assist in the 
implementation of additional crime control initiatives. Furthermore, 
this measure will honor the brave efforts of individual citizens and 
law enforcement officers who have done so much to fight the violent 
crime that plagues our communities.
  Madam Speaker, accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join in 
supporting this important resolution, and I withdraw my reservation of 
objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection the request of the 
gentleman from Maryland?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the joint resolution, as follows:

                              H.J. Res 363

       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 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 prevent crime and build safer more caring 
     communities;
       Whereas all kinds of community organizations (including 
     individuals, law enforcement, other State and local agencies, 
     civic and community groups, religious institutions, schools, 
     and businesses) have vital roles to play in reducing crime 
     and building safer, move vibrant communities;
       Whereas it is important to honor annually those throughout 
     society who work to prevent crime and to build and sustain 
     communities; and
       Whereas the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign 
     (featuring McGruff the Crime Dog and sponsored by the 
     Department of Justice, the Crime Prevention Coalition, and 
     the National Crime Prevention Council) encourages effective 
     partnerships to reduce crime and to improve 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 the 
     month of October 1994 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 this month with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

  The joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed and read a third 
time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider 
was laid on the table.

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