Proc. 2014-26 National Crime Victims' Rights Week 04-06-12-14
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2014-26
WHEREAS 18.7 million Americans are directly harmed by crime each year, and each
crime affects many more family members, friends, neighbors, and co-
workers; and
WHEREAS the physical, emotional, and financial impact of crime falls on people of all
ages and abilities, and of all economic, racial, and social backgrounds; and
WHEREAS today, thousands of victim assistance programs provide help and support to
child victims of violence and sexual abuse; stalking victims; survivors of
homicide victims; victims of drunk-driving crashes; and victims of domestic,
dating, and sexual violence and other crimes; and
WHEREAS National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 6-12, 2014, provides an
opportunity to extend the vision of a comprehensive strategy for reaching
and serving every victim of crime, to help ensure their access to the
assistance they deserve and the rights they are promised; and
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville is joining forces with victim service programs,
criminal justice officials, and concerned citizens throughout America to raise
awareness of victims' rights and observe National Crime Victims' Rights
Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
April 6-12, 2014
be declared:
“National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
in the City of Huntsville, and encourage all citizens to commit to respect and
enforce victims’ rights and address their needs throughout the year.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 1 day of April 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor