[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 26 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S1790]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 41--DESIGNATING APRIL 4, 2001, AS ``NATIONAL MURDER 
                            AWARENESS DAY''

  Mr. SHELBY (for himself and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

                               S. Res. 41

       Whereas murder needlessly claims the lives of thousands of 
     Americans each year;
       Whereas murder has a devastating effect on the families of 
     victims throughout the United States; and
       Whereas local community awareness and involvement can help 
     eliminate the incidences of murder: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates April 4, 2001 as ``National Murder Awareness 
     Day''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation urging 
     local communities throughout the United States to remember 
     the victims of murder and carry out programs and activities 
     to help eliminate the incidences of murder.

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