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WHEREAS, 18.7 million Americans are directly impacted by crime each year and each crime affects
many more, including families, friends and communities; and
WHEREAS, crime can leave lasting emotional, physical, psychological, and financial toll on victims
as they have lost loved ones, life savings, physical and mental health; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, the President’s Task Force on Victims of Crime envisioned a national
commitment to a more equitable and supportive response to victims; and
WHEREAS, the nation heeded this call to action and promoted victims’ rights initiatives, effective
and compassionate victim services, and just compensation and financial support so that today, thousands of
victim assistance programs provide help and support to child victims of violence and sexual abuse; stalking
victims; survivors of homicide victims; victims of drunk-driving crashes; and victims of domestic, dating, and
sexual violence and other crimes; and
WHEREAS, the victim assistance community faces new challenges to reach and serve all victims,
including victims of new crimes like cybercrime and terrorism and victims who have not always trusted the
criminal justice system, including immigrant victims, urban youth, and victims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, or questioning; 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 21-27, 2013 as
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
16th day of April, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk