Pennsylvania SR 263: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1570
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 263
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY SANTARSIERO, HUGHES, PICOZZI, CULVER, PHILLIPS-
HILL, BROWN, COMITTA AND HAYWOOD, APRIL 8, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National
Crime Victims' Rights Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Crime in America has a devastating impact on victims
and survivors and tears at the social fabric of society as a
whole; and
WHEREAS, No victim or survivor should have to endure the
trauma of victimization and its physical, financial, emotional,
spiritual and social effects alone; and
WHEREAS, The community of crime victims and survivors, those
who serve them and countless allies work together to ensure that
victims' needs are identified and met through quality,
collaborative and comprehensive services; and
WHEREAS, More than 12,000 system-based and community-based
victim services programs across the nation help crime survivors
and promote community safety, and more than 32,000 laws define
and protect victims' rights; and
WHEREAS, "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" was first
proclaimed in 1981, and 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of this
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important observance; and
WHEREAS, This time-honored tradition unites all who care
about crime, victimization and survivors to acknowledge and
honor survivors, their challenges and their strengths; and
WHEREAS, The 2026 "National Crime Victims' Rights Week"
theme, "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims. Serve
communities," calls on all of us to support victims and
strengthen the systems that serve them; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of April 19
through 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate reaffirm its commitment to ensuring
that crime victims' rights are protected and that services for
victims are recognized not only during this week but throughout
the year.
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