Senate Resolution No. 26
(By Senators Love, Unger, Kessler and McKenzie)
Designating February 20, 2007, as "Crime Victims Day".
Whereas, Many agencies and individuals serving victims of
crime and their families in West Virginia strive to foster healing
through treatment of their many needs, including, but not limited
to, advocacy for and on behalf of victims and their families,
medical treatment, mental health counseling, compensation and
restitution; and
Whereas, 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 the
state; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund is
celebrating "Crime Victims Day" 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 the state; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and
achievements of the organizations and individuals who serve the
needs of victims of crime and appreciate their many contributions
to our communities; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 20, 2007, 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 the 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.