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1 • <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING APRIL 21 THROUGH 27, 2002 <br />AS CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK IN <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />WHEREAS our County continues to make strides in reducing the crime rate, we must remember <br />that there are still far too many victims of crime. Those who have suffered a violation of their person, <br />property, or trust deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by our criminal and juvenile justice systems <br />and by society at -large; and <br />WHEREAS, we recognize that our response to crime victims plays an important role in their efforts <br />to rebuild their lives following the offense. Let all of us policy makers, those in the criminal justice system, <br />counselors, clergy members, and members of the general public- do what we can to respond to victims of <br />crime compassionately and respectfully; and <br />WHEREAS our County has adopted laws to protect the rights of victims of crime and provide them <br />with certain essential services, all of us must do what we can to adhere not only to the letter of victims' <br />rights laws, but the spirit of those laws as well. Let us acknowledge that, just as government must be open <br />to its citizens, so our system of justice must be open to victims of crime. Let us "Reach for the Stars" in the <br />year 2001 and beyond, until we create a world where respect and dignity will be basic rights for everyone <br />victimized by crime, and where those responsible for implementing the rights of victims are accountable for <br />their actions; and <br />WHEREAS, through public and private efforts, our community has already taken important steps to <br />ensure that our treatment of victims helps them to begin the healing. Let us gratefully acknowledge all <br />those who work, often as volunteers, on behalf of crime victims. Let us recognize those many law <br />enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service providers, corrections officers, parole and probation <br />officers, counselors, physicians, health care professionals, and the many others whose dedication and <br />service to crime victims helps to lessen trauma and assists in personal recoveries. Let us in particular <br />express our appreciation for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a <br />motivating force not only to improve the rights and treatment of other victims of crime, but also to build a <br />better more just community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of April 21 through 27, 2002 be designated as <br />CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK <br />in Indian River County, and urge the citizens of this County to use the week to reaffirm our commitment to <br />see that crime victims receive our respect, understanding and help this week and throughout the year. <br />Adopted this 23rd day of April, 2002. <br />April 23, 2002 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Ruth M. Stanbridge, Ch man <br />27 <br />IMME <br />1 <br />