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NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK -APRIL 19- 25, 2015
WHEREAS, more than 26 million Americans are directly harmed by crime each year, and
approximately fifty percent of violent crimes are never reported; and
WHEREAS, many victims face challenges in finding appropriate services; and
WHEREAS, the emotional, physical, psychological, and financial impact of crime falls on
people of all ages and abilities, and of all economic, racial and social backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week is an opportune time to commit to
ensuring that all victims of crime are offered accessible and appropriate services in the aftermath
crime; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 theme "Engaging Communities - Empowering Victims" presents the
opportunity to highlight the diversity of our communities, expand partnerships to serve victims of
crime, and empower crime victims as they pursue justice and recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is dedicated to building partnerships with trusted sources
of support, including community leaders, religious groups, schools and other agencies to better
reach and serve all victims of crime.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the Petaluma City Council do hereby proclaim April 19 - April 25, 2015,
as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the City of Petaluma, and express our appreciation for
those victims and crime survivors who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force to
improve our response to victims of crime and build a more just community.
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