Proc. 2012-27 National Crime Victims' Rights Week 04-22-28-12PROCLAMATION
NO. 2012 -27
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 22 -28, 2012, 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 22 -28, 2012 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.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 19th day of April 2012.
Mac Woodward, Mayor