| WHEREAS, it is to be recognized that safety in our homes, in our
schools, and in our streets, and freedom from the fear of violence is important to our residents and visitors to the Virgin Islands; and
WHEREAS, the residents and
visitors to the Virgin Islands deplore these senseless acts of violence especially gun violence;
WHEREAS, the future of the children, youth and
all residents of the Virgin Islands depends to a very large extent upon the
involvement of community organizations working
along with parents, schools, church organizations, and government agencies to
impart ideas and new concepts that deter violence; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we join
together with local and national groups who by their continuous and tireless efforts in working to reduce
crime and violence in our communities strive to improve the
lives of the youth and the quality of life in the Virgin Islands; and
WHEREAS, the community acknowledges the tremendous toll and devastation that violence in the Virgin Islands has taken and to set aside a day to raise the consciousness of the community and to unite to combat
crime and gun violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P.
deJonqh, Jr., Governor of the
United States Virgin Is1ands, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, do hereby
proclaim Sunday, May 22, 2011, as "Crime
and Gun Violence Prevention Day" in the
United States Virgin Islands
to raise the consciousness of the community to reduce crime and stop violence. I
call upon all residents to join with me in observance of this
occasion and to participate in the activities schedu1ed for this day. I further call upon residents to call the Virgin Islands Police Department, the Attorney General Office, a Minister, friend, or colleague and give
information on crimes which will reduce the incidents of crime and gun violence in our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause
the Seal. of the Government of the Virgin Islands
of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, this 12th day of April, A.D., 2011.
John P.
de Jongh, Jr.
Governor
Attest:
Gregory
R. Francis
Lieutenant Governor
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