SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
(By Senator Fanning)
"Designating February 2, 2010, as "Crime Victims Day at the
Legislature".
Whereas, The West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund is
celebrating "Crime Victims Day at the Legislature" by providing all
of the crime victim agencies and individuals who serve victims of
crime an opportunity to educate the members of the Legislature and
the public about the many services available to assist victims of
crime and their families throughout our State; and
Whereas, The many agencies and individuals serving victims of
crime and their families in West Virginia strive to foster the
healing of victims and their families through treatment for their
many needs including, but not limited to, advocacy for and on
behalf of victims and their families, medical treatment and mental
health counseling, compensation and restitution; and
Whereas, The many organizations and individuals who provide
assistance to victims of crime and families make valuable
contributions to those who have been affected by crime in our
State; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and
achievements of the many organizations and individuals who serve
the needs of victims of crime and appreciate their many
contributions to our communities; and
Whereas, There are also many victims or family members present
on this special day to foster understanding by the public of the
effects of victimization; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 2, 2010, as "Crime
Victims Day at the Legislature"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation
to the many organizations which serve victims of crime and their
families throughout our State and for the dedication of those
individuals who serve these organizations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate official with the West
Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund, Cheryle M. Hall,
Clerk of the Court.