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RESOLUTION NO. 94-31
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TO THE IN
SUPPORT L OF S THE LEGISLATURE
SOFT D PARTMENTA F
YOUTH CORRECTIONS.
WHEREAS, a significant part of the crimes committed in Florida are
by juveniles who are not subject to trial and punishment as adults; and
WHEREAS, this treatment has engendered complete disrespect for
law and the lives and property of others by these juvenile delinquents; and
WHEREAS, there is a bill proposed in the 1994 Legislature which
would create a Department of Youth Corrections to provide, among other
things, incarceration for many of the juvenile delinquents who now are set
free without any punishment; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County believes that proper punishment of
juveniles who commit serious crimes will deter other juveniles from such
activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board strongly supports the adoption of a Department of
Youth Corrections as supported by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys
Association.
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the local delegation.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
Bird and seconded by Commissioner Adams and, being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
Chairman John W • Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Nay
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 1st day of February, 1994.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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