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Sample Resolution
| Whereas, |
one violent crime is committed in
America every 5 seconds and one property crime every 1.6 seconds;
and |
| Whereas, |
25.9 million Americans are victims
of crime each year, and of those, 6.3 million are victims of
violent crime; and |
| Whereas, |
despite the recent reduction in the
rate of crime, far too many persons still suffer the impact
of crime; and |
| Whereas, |
crime victims play an indispensable
role in bringing offenders to justice; and |
| Whereas, |
victims of crime deserve respect,
resources, restoration, and justice; and |
| Whereas, |
as we carry crime victims' rights
into 2002 and beyond, we must Bring Honor to Victims,
striving to create a world where the legal rights of victims
are honored and government agencies are accountable for their
treatment of victims; and |
| Whereas, |
despite significant progress in providing
rights and services to crime victims over the past two decades,
large segments of our population, including crime victims who
are elderly, disabled, or living in rural areas, are still under-served;
and |
| Whereas, |
as a nation devoted to liberty and
justice for all, America must increase its efforts to protect,
restore, and expand crime victims' rights and services; and |
| Whereas, |
[Your organization] is joining
forces with victim service programs, criminal justice officials,
and concerned citizens throughout [your City/County/State]
and America to observe National Crime Victims' Rights
Week; |
| Therefore, be it |
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| Resolved, |
that [elected official or government
entity] designates the week of April 21- 27, 2002, as [City/County/State]
Crime Victims' Rights Week; and be it further |
| Resolved, |
that [elected official or government
entity] reaffirms a commitment to respect and enforce victims'
rights and address their needs during 2002 [City/County/State]
Crime Victims' Rights Week and throughout the year; and be it
further |
| Resolved, |
that this official proclamation be
presented to [your organization] on [date]. |
| Note: A resolution is appropriate
for legislative bodies such as your state legislature or city |
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| National Crime Victims'
Rights Week: Bringing Honor to Victims |
April 21–27,
2002 |
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