85R4661 SMJ-D
 
  By: Alonzo H.R. No. 90
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, In April of each year, National Crime Victims'
  Rights Week is sponsored by criminal justice and victim service
  practitioners as an occasion to publicize and affirm the rights of
  those who suffer as victims of violent crime; and
         WHEREAS, During this week, many public education and
  community awareness activities are held to help the citizens of
  Texas understand the experience of crime victims and to learn about
  the many critical services available to those who fall prey to
  criminal offenders; and
         WHEREAS, Violent crime affects the lives of countless Texans
  each year, and it is crucial that all citizens be aware of their
  legal rights and the full range of services available to victims,
  for only in this way can the criminal justice system truly function
  in behalf of the innocent as well as the guilty; and
         WHEREAS, It is entirely fitting that the Texas House of
  Representatives lend its full support to this worthy observance and
  make every effort to promote greater awareness of crime victims'
  rights in every jurisdiction of this state; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week,
  April 2-8, 2017, and commend the many dedicated professionals and
  volunteers who are working to secure rights and services for the
  victims of crime.