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On the recordApril 26, 1994
House Joint Resolution 360 designates this week, April 25 through May 2, as ``Let's Stop Kids Killing Kids Week.'' Just last week in this Chamber the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive anticrime bill. In the wake of this important legislation it is appropriate for us, not only as Members of Congress, but as members of families and communities throughout this Nation, to focus our attention on the rising incidence of violent crime among our young people. It is a sad and tragic reality in this country that homicide is the leading cause of death among young African-Americans, and the second leading cause of death for all people ages 15-34. This past decade alone has seen a 128-percent increase in the number of juveniles arrested for murder. We, as leaders and parents, must act now to reverse these trends and to ensure a safe and positive future for our youth.
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Bruce F. Vento
Minnesota
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Addressing youth violence and the need for action during a discussion on House Joint Resolution 360.

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