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51B <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING APRIL 2 THROUGH APRIL 8, 2017 AS <br /> CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK <br /> WHEREAS, victims of crime across America need and deserve support and assistance to help <br /> them cope with the consequences of crime; and, <br /> WHEREAS, national Crime Victims' Rights Week offers us all the opportunity to promote <br /> Strength In Unity in helping victims and survivors of crime through a wide range of supportive <br /> services offered by over 10,000 community and justice system-based programs, and the more <br /> than 32,000 federal and state statutes that define and protect their rights; and, <br /> WHEREAS, by being united against crime and for victim's rights and services we gain strength <br /> as individuals, as communities, and as a nation as a whole, and offer strength to victims who <br /> seek to recover in the aftermath of crime; and, <br /> WHEREAS, America has joined together annually each April since 1981 to recognize the needs <br /> and rights of crime victims and survivors during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that April 2 through April 8, 2017 be designated as <br /> CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK in Indian River County, and the Board honors crime victims <br /> and those who serve them during this week and throughout the year. <br /> Adopted this 21st day of March, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br /> Susan Adams <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zorc <br /> P2 <br />