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107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 226

    Designating April 6, 2002, as ``National Missing Persons Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 14, 2002

 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Designating April 6, 2002, as ``National Missing Persons Day''.

Whereas Saturday, April 6, 2002, marks the 24th birthday of the University of 
        Albany student, Suzanne Lyall, who has been missing since March 2, 1998;
Whereas through her disappearance, Suzanne Lyall has come to represent thousands 
        of other missing persons;
Whereas in 2001, there were 198,575 persons over the age of 18 reported missing 
        to law enforcement agencies nationwide;
Whereas many of those reported missing may be victims of Alzheimer's disease or 
        other health related issues, or victims of foul play;
Whereas regardless of age or circumstances, all missing persons have families 
        who need support and guidance to endure the days, months, or years they 
        may spend searching for their missing loved ones; and
Whereas it is important to applaud the committed efforts of families, law 
        enforcement agencies, and concerned citizens who work to locate missing 
        persons and to prevent all forms of victimization: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates April 6, 2002, as ``National Missing Persons 
        Day''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation that--
                    (A) calls upon the people of the United States to 
                observe the day with appropriate programs and 
                activities; and
                    (B) urges all Americans to support worthy 
                initiatives and increased efforts to locate missing 
                persons.
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