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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,20 million Americans are victims of crime each year and each crime affects many more,
including families, friends and communities; and
WHEREAS,crime exacts an emotional,physical,psychological,and financial toll on victims as they
have lost loved ones, life savings, physical and mental health, and often their sense of security that has the
potential to irrevocably change the course of the their lives forever; and
WHEREAS, we applaud the progress that our nation has made in recognizing crime's impact on
victims and celebrate advocates and survivors who through their determination brought rights and resources
for victims and have changed the course of history; and
WHEREAS, victim assistance programs across the country are reaching more victims and criminal
justice officials are honoring victims'rights more consistently,public understanding ofvictims'rights remains
minimal,and our Nation's victim services system remains fragmented,underfunded,and uncoordinated; and
WHEREAS,more work remains to be done to address the mental health impact of crime,and to meet
the needs of victims of non-violent crime, victims of terrorism, and other underserved victims; and
WHEREAS,Fort Collins is joining forces with victim service programs,criminal justice officials and
concerned citizens throughout the county and America to raise awareness of victims' rights and observe
National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Karen Weitkunat,as Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim
the week of April 10-16, 2011 was
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
and reaffirm this city's commitment to respect and enforce victims' rights and address their needs throughout
the year;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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
19th day of April, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk