HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 35
(By Delegate Marshall)
Designating March 18, 2009, 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 House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby designates March 18, 2009,
as "Crime Victims Day at the Legislature": and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates 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 of the House 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.