House Resolution 8
(By Delegates
Stalnaker, Anderson, Argento, Azinger, Barker,
Boggs, Brown, Browning, Burdiss, Campbell, Cann, Canterbury,
Cowles, Crosier, Duke, Evans, Frederick, Guthrie, Hamilton,
Hartman, Hatfield, Higgins, Iaquinta, Ireland, Long, Longstreth,
Manchin, Martin, Miley, J. Miller, Palumbo, Paxton, Perry, Pino,
D. Poling, Proudfoot, Reynolds, Romine, Rowan, Shaver, Sobonya,
Spencer, Staggers, Stemple, Sumner, Tabb, Tansill, Webster,
Wells, White, Williams and Wysong)
Designating January 22, 2008, as "Crime Victims Day".
Whereas, The West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund is
celebrating "Crime Victims Day" by providing all of the crime
agencies and individuals who serve victims of crime an opportunity
to educate 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 enormous
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 crimes 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 January 22,
2008, as "Crime Victims Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates hereby 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 officials with the
West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund.