HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 01- Bozeman Crime Victims RIghts Week April 22-28 2001
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PROCLAMATION
BOZEMAN CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
April 22-28, 2001
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WHEREAS, as the City of Bozeman continues to make strides in reducing the crime rate, we must
remember that there are still far too many victims of crime. Those who have suffered
a violation of their person, property, or trust deserve to be treated with dignity and
respect by our criminal and civil justice systems and by society at large; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that our response to crime victims plays an important role in their
efforts to rebuild their lives following the offense. Let all of us~policymakers, those
in the criminal justice system, counselors, clergy members, and members of the
general public-do what we can to respond to victims of crime compassionately and
respectfully; and
WHEREAS, while Montana has adopted laws to protect the rights of victims of crime and provide
them with certain essential services, all of us must do what we can to adhere not
only to the letter of victims' rights laws, but the spirit of those laws as well. Let us
acknowledge that, just as government must be open to its citizens, so our system of
justice must be open to victims of crime. Let us "Reach for the Stars" in the Year 2001
and beyond, until we create a world where respect and dignity will be basic rights
for everyone victimized by crime, and where those responsible for violating the rights
of victims are held accountable for their actions; and
WHEREAS, through public and private efforts, our community has already taken important steps
to ensure that our treatment of victims helps them to begin the healing. We are
extremely proud of our new Victim Services Center and will continue to support these
efforts. Let us gratefully acknowledge all those who work on behalf of crime victims.
Let us recognize those many law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service
providers, detention officers, judges, clergy, counselors, and the many others whose
dedication and service to crime victims helps to lessen trauma and assists in personal
recoveries. Let us in particular express our appreciation for those victims and
survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force not only
to improve the rights and treatment of other victims of crime but also, to build a
better, more just community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Marcia B. Youngman, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby proclaim
the week of April 22 through 28, 2001 as
"BOZEMAN CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK"
in the City of Bozeman, and urge the citizens of the City of Bozeman to use the week to reaffirm our
commitment to see that crime victims receive our respect understanding, and help this week and
throughout the year.
SEAL IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Bozeman, in the State of Montana, to be affixed at
Bozeman, Montana, this 9th day of April in the year
of our Lord Two Thousand and One.
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MARCIA B. YOUNGMAN
Mayor
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