Bill 117 sres 620, also known as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls" resolution, aims to designate May 5, 2022, as a day to bring attention to the issue of missing and murdered Native American women and girls. The resolution highlights the alarming rates at which Native American women and girls go missing or are murdered, often without receiving the same level of attention or resources as other missing persons cases.
The resolution calls for increased awareness and action to address this issue, including improving data collection and reporting on missing and murdered Native American women and girls, providing support for families of victims, and working to prevent future cases. It also recognizes the importance of honoring and remembering those who have been affected by this crisis.
By designating May 5th as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls," this resolution seeks to bring national attention to this important issue and encourage efforts to address and prevent these tragedies in the future.