A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009 through October 7, 2009 as "Celebrate Safe Communities Week" and October as "Crime Prevention Month".
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the designation of: (1) October 1-October 7, 2009, as Celebrate Safe Communities Week; and (2) October 2009 as Crime Prevention Month.
Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime.
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote individual and collective action to reduce crime and build safer communities.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10118; text as passed Senate: CR S10118; text of measure as introduced: CR S10113)