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Calhoun County proclaims Crime Victims' Rights Week, honors Maria Markos and proclaims Equal Pay Day
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Summary
The board adopted proclamations recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week and Equal Pay Day and passed a special tribute honoring Maria L. Markos on her resignation; Prosecutor Hallacy and Markos spoke at the presentation.
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners on April 7 adopted proclamations recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 10–16, 2005) and declared April 7, 2005 Equal Pay Day in Calhoun County. The board also passed a special tribute honoring Maria L. Markos on the occasion of her resignation as Director of the Victim Services Unit, effective April 15, 2005.
Commissioner Segal introduced Res. 42-2005, the proclamation for Crime Victims' Rights Week, which notes the national observance dating to 1981 and cites the Michigan Crime Victims' Rights Act. The board approved the resolution on a voice vote, and Chairman Miller and Prosecutor John Hallacy presented the proclamation to Victim Services Unit Director Maria Markos.
The board then adopted Res. 43-2005, a special tribute reciting Markos's time with the Prosecutor's Office (hired April 1, 1991; began work with crime victims May 24, 1994; promoted to Director Aug. 18, 1997) and recognizing her statewide leadership on victim-rights education. Prosecutor Hallacy said Markos served the county with professionalism and that she “did not just do her job, but lived her job,” adding that she will be missed and wishing her well. Ms. Markos acknowledged the role of staff and local law enforcement, saying she could not have done her work without them.
Commissioner Solis introduced Res. 44-2005 proclaiming Equal Pay Day and citing the Equal Pay Act, Title VII and statistical findings referenced in the resolution. Chairman Miller presented the proclamation to Mary Leonardson, president of the Albion chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Association, and to Barbara Frederick. Frederick expressed appreciation for the board’s support in raising public awareness.
Prosecutor Hallacy closed the remarks by noting Crime Victims' Rights Week events next week, including a luncheon and awards presentation at the Kellogg Foundation and a vigil at the Rotunda in Lansing where Ms. Markos will receive an award.
What happens next: the county will observe and promote events tied to the proclamations; Ms. Markos's resignation is effective April 15, 2005 and the Victim Services Unit will proceed with internal transition planning.