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Missing Persons
New York State Income Tax Packets To Contain Missing Children Bios and Safety Tips
Albany, NY-New York Governor George E. Pataki announced Tuesday that a unique special insert in 2001 New York State personal income tax packets will be used to help promote greater public awareness of the issue of missing children and young adults.
Suzanne Lyall was reported missing from the State University of New York at Albany on March 2, 1998
The State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) worked with Douglas and Mary Lyall of Ballston Spa in producing the special publication. The Lyalls' daughter, Suzanne, was reported missing from the State University of New York at Albany on March 2, 1998. Earlier this year, Governor Pataki designated April 6, Suzanne Lyall's birthday, as Missing Persons Day in New York State.
"Given the wide distribution of this material, we think this publication could help save lives," Governor Pataki said. "The Lyalls have proven to be profiles in courage by turning a personal tragedy into a crusade on behalf of the missing, and I'm grateful for all the help they have provided in putting together this publication."
The insert will be part of the personal income tax instruction booklet to be mailed to taxpayers beginning January 3. The information will also be produced as a special, stand-alone booklet that will be distributed along with tax forms in bulk to libraries, post offices, banks and accountants in mid-December along with tax forms.
The publication contains pictures and information on missing children and young adults, as well as online safety rules and general safety tips and a letter from the Lyalls.
Douglas and Mary Lyall said, "We are grateful to Governor Pataki, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services for their assistance in developing this important publication. For each missing person, at least 12 people are affected in one way or another. The absent are always present to those left behind. Together, we can make a difference."
DCJS Director Katherine N. Lapp said, "More than 20,000 children are reported missing every year in the State. This publication and the hard work and commitment of the Lyalls will help to focus the public spotlight on this very important issue."
State Taxation and Finance Commissioner Arthur J. Roth said, "I'm pleased that our tax forms will be used to perform this valuable public service."
The Lyalls have also formed the non-profit Center for HOPE which is raising funds to create a "National Remorial for Missing Persons" where people could go to reflect or remember a family member or friend who is missing.
New York State Income Tax Packets To Contain Missing Children Bios and Safety Tips
Albany, NY-New York Governor George E. Pataki announced Tuesday that a unique special insert in 2001 New York State personal income tax packets will be used to help promote greater public awareness of the issue of missing children and young adults.
Suzanne Lyall was reported missing from the State University of New York at Albany on March 2, 1998
The State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) worked with Douglas and Mary Lyall of Ballston Spa in producing the special publication. The Lyalls' daughter, Suzanne, was reported missing from the State University of New York at Albany on March 2, 1998. Earlier this year, Governor Pataki designated April 6, Suzanne Lyall's birthday, as Missing Persons Day in New York State.
"Given the wide distribution of this material, we think this publication could help save lives," Governor Pataki said. "The Lyalls have proven to be profiles in courage by turning a personal tragedy into a crusade on behalf of the missing, and I'm grateful for all the help they have provided in putting together this publication."
The insert will be part of the personal income tax instruction booklet to be mailed to taxpayers beginning January 3. The information will also be produced as a special, stand-alone booklet that will be distributed along with tax forms in bulk to libraries, post offices, banks and accountants in mid-December along with tax forms.
The publication contains pictures and information on missing children and young adults, as well as online safety rules and general safety tips and a letter from the Lyalls.
Douglas and Mary Lyall said, "We are grateful to Governor Pataki, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services for their assistance in developing this important publication. For each missing person, at least 12 people are affected in one way or another. The absent are always present to those left behind. Together, we can make a difference."
DCJS Director Katherine N. Lapp said, "More than 20,000 children are reported missing every year in the State. This publication and the hard work and commitment of the Lyalls will help to focus the public spotlight on this very important issue."
State Taxation and Finance Commissioner Arthur J. Roth said, "I'm pleased that our tax forms will be used to perform this valuable public service."
The Lyalls have also formed the non-profit Center for HOPE which is raising funds to create a "National Remorial for Missing Persons" where people could go to reflect or remember a family member or friend who is missing.
