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H.R. 423, The Kristen's Act Reauthorization of 2007
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MCA
Why is this bill opposed?
Kym L. Pasqualini, CEO
The National Center for Missing Adults has provided outstanding service for over 14 years. It is unacceptable that the US can spend $3 billion “per week” on the Iraq War yet delay funding to an agency that provides necessary emotional support to desperate families throughout the country. Abandoning the families of those missing who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, physical or mental disabilities, or possible victims of foul play is unconscionable. When every minute counts in the effort to recover a missing adult, the delay passing Kristen’s Law Reauthorization mean potential lives lost.
Carolyn
My grandmother went missing June 30, 1999 and niether she nor the car she was driving have been located. While there is an abundance of resources for parents of missing children, there are very few resources for the relatives of missing adults. Having gone through the experience, it would be very beneficial to have additional networking and support provided by an organization that specializes in this type of crime.
Kim Culp
Without NCMA missing adults families would not be able to get there loved ones story out nationally. My mom Georgia Smith disappeared 9 yrs ago without a trace. I still hope her body will be found, without NCMA there would be little hope that anyone would be able to link her remains to us. Thankyou Kym for starting this wonderful ctr. I have sent the bill information to everyone on my email list. Its hard enough to do with this kind of tragedy but then to think no one cares would be devastating.
Sincerly Georgia Smiths daughter,
Kim Smith Culp
Kathleen
I am just learning of NCMA and this Bill today. From what I have read thus far, this seems incredibly worthy of Reauthorization.
Janet Forte
NCMA deserves all the funding it can get. It's been a real resource in raising awareness and supporting families of the missing. My friend, Lilly Aramburo vanished 6/1/07 from Miami, FL. As soon as I contacted NCMA, a volunteer case worker responded and worked really hard to get the case confirmed by the law enforcement agency. The agency ignored calls, emails, etc but the caseworker didn't give up. She contacted me immediately and explained the delay. I'm very grateful to NCMA for everything they do for the missing and their families. Sadly, most people don't realize the importance of the agency until a family member or loved one goes missing. Like Kym said, we can't afford to delay its funding. Their work is that important.
Delilah
It is time for this bill to be passed. Families of missing persons don't always know where to turn when a loved one goes missing. NCMA and other agencies like them, need the necessary resources to continue the valuable work they do for these families.
All you need to do is read the statistice on missing and unidentified persons and you will see what an important role NCMA plays in the lives of these families.
Monica Charbonneau
My daughter Kristen Charbonneau went missing on 8/11/05 and is still missing today. The ONLY organization available to help me was NCMA. Without them I would of been lost. They provided the resources and support thru Hope To Support that the families desperately need. How can our government tell NCMA no money when they give money to other countries to help feed their families?? We fund a war that cost millions of dollars when we have our own wars in the US. And one of those wars is missing adults.
Shame on every politician who votes No. When it comes time for you to be supported I won't be there.
Charles D
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, NamUs, is the first national online repository for missing persons records and unidentified decedent cases. Launched in July 2007.
NamUs is made up of two databases: (1) records of unidentified decedents (select "Unidentified Decedents”) and (2) missing persons reports (select “Missing Persons”).
Currently, the unidentified decedents database is searchable and available for medical examiners and coroners to upload their cases. The search capability of the missing persons database is in development; the site currently provides resources on State clearinghouses, medical examiners and coroners, law enforcement, victim assistance resources, and legislation.
In 2009, the two databases will be linked. Families, law enforcement agencies, medical examiners and coroners, victim advocates, and the general public will be able to search for matches between missing persons and unidentified decedent records.
Kelly
I started out as a volunteer for this agency after hurricane Katrina. I thought i was doing this to help others but in the end i learned so much about myself and strong we all can be when things we cannot control control us. I have seen a multitude of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, friends and spouses go through enormous amounts of grief over a loved ones disappearance and yet they all keep fighting and searching. They cant give up and neither can we!!! I too had an uncle who was missing for 15 years I know the look of a mother on her death bed just hoping to see her child for one last time before she leaves this world and i know what it looks like when she does not get that chance. I worked for this agency for 2 years and had to leave when the funding was gone but my coworkers worked on with compensation and without hope but they did it for the missing and the families of the missing. That is what this agency does they fight and they fight hard for YOU!