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PROCLAMATION 2003-11
WHEREAS crime and the threat of violence have profound and devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities in America; and
WHEREAS over 24 million people in the United States are touched by crime each year; and
WHEREAS the threat and reality of terrorism have challenged all Americans to realize the devastating consequences of violent crime, and their important roles in providing support to
individuals and communities who are victimized; and
WHEREAS crime in America results in significant physical, psychological, financial and spiritual effects on countless innocent victims; and
WHEREAS crime victims in every state, U.S. territories and Federal jurisdictions have statutory rights to be kept informed of and involved in criminal and juvenile justice processes,
and to be afforded protection, restitution and accountability from their offenders; and
WHEREAS there are over 10,000 community-and system0based victim service programs across our nation that provide a wide range of services and support to victims of crime; and
WHEREAS in 2003, the SAAFE House and the Office for Victims of Crime continue to provide leadership to ensure that crime victims are treated with dignity and compassion; and
WHEREAS America as a nation continues to face threats to our personal and public safety, and continues to commit to its collective energies to help our fellow citizens who are hurt by
crimes;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
APRIL 6-12, 2003
be designated as:
CRIME VICTIMS’ WEEK
in Huntsville, Texas, and honors crime victims and those who serve them during this week and throughout the year; continuing to fulfill the promise of justice and compassion for crime
victims as individuals, as communities, and as a nation dedicated to justice for all;
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the10th day of April 2003.
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WILLIAM B. GREEN, MAYOR