Senate Resolution No. 6
(By Senators Love, Kessler and Jenkins)
Designating January 22, 2008, as "Crime Victims Day".
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 this 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 their families make enormous
contributions to those who have been affected by crime in this
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 appreciates their many
contributions to this state's communities; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates January 22, 2008, as "Crime
Victims Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation
to the many organizations which serve victims of crime and their
families throughout this 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 officials of the West
Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
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