Until I talked with Bill Verkest, husband of the late Susan Verkest, I wasn't aware Newark has something called "Susan's Law."
This refers to sexual offender legislation that City Council approved last year. "Susan worked very hard to get Council to adopt the legislation and deserves a great deal of credit," said Marc Guthrie, council president.
Bill is passing out bumper stickers like the one reproduced above, and encouraging the spread of "Susan's Law" to other communities.
He also wrote of Susan's work to John Walsh, who produces "America's Most Wanted" television program.
Walsh wrote back to Bill, and said, in part:
"I truly wish I would have had the chance to meet such an amazing lady and congratulate her for all the good she has done on behalf of women and children.
"It is people like Susan Verkest that truly make this world a better place. Susan took what I say every Saturday night on America 's Most Wanted "you can make a difference" and truly did.
Bill (whose e-mail address is: wverkestsr@yahoo.com) also passes out cards that say: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
On the flip side it says: "Susan Verkest."
Dear Mr. Humphrey
ReplyDeleteDon't know really how to thank you. This is really neat and beyond words that I could express. I can't thank yourself or the City of Newark enough for honoring Susan. People would have to have known her to really understand all the good works she has done since I've known her. My only wish is that I hope she see's this and knows that all her works were not for naught. Very special lady and not a day goes by that I am happy to have had her in my life.
Sincerely
&
Greatfully
Bil