New York J 540: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in the State of New York

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Senate Resolution No. 540

BY: Senator TEDISCO

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in
 the State of New York

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks set aside to increase awareness of serious issues which
affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body hereby memorializes
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as Crime Victims'
Rights Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance
of National Crime Victims' Rights Week; and

 WHEREAS, For the past three decades, Americans have joined together
to recognize the needs and rights of crime victims and survivors during
National Crime Victims' Rights Week; and

 WHEREAS, Every man, woman and child who is victimized by crime in
America deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion; and

 WHEREAS, 22 million Americans are directly harmed by crime each
year, and each crime affects many more family members, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers; and

 WHEREAS, Crime can leave a lasting physical, emotional, and
financial impact on people of all ages and abilities, and of all
economic, racial, and social backgrounds; and

 WHEREAS, In 1984, the Crime Victims Fund was established by the
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to provide a permanent source of support for
crime victim services and compensation through fines and penalties paid
by convicted federal offenders; and

 WHEREAS, 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
cyber-crime 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, Important efforts have been implemented to ensure treatment
to help victims begin healing; among the volunteers and professionals
who work toward this are law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim
service providers, correction officers, parole and probation officers,
counselors, physicians, health care professionals, and the many others
whose dedication and service to crime victims help lessen trauma and
assist in personal recovery; and

 WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 6-12, 2025,
provides an opportunity to celebrate the energy, creativity, and
commitment that launched the victims' rights movement, inspired its
progress, and continues to advance the cause of justice for crime
victims; and

 WHEREAS, Respect and dignity are basic rights of all those who have
been victimized by crime; now, therefore, be it

 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 6-12, 2025, as Crime
Victims' Rights Week in the State of New York; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

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