Proc. 2015-23 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2015-23
WHEREAS over 18 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 19-24, 2015, 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 19-24, 2015
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 17 day of April 2015.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor