[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 174 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 174


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 1994

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  To designate the week beginning April 24, 1994 as ``National Crime 
                        Victims' Rights Week''.

Whereas public opinion polls clearly indicate that crime and violence is the 
        number one concern among all United States citizens;
Whereas six million four hundred thousand violent crimes are committed each year 
        in the United States;
Whereas every minute in the United States, four women are battered, one woman is 
        raped, six children are abused, and one person is robbed;
Whereas there is a crucial need to provide crime victims with quality programs 
        and services to help them recover from the devastating psychological, 
        physical, emotional and financial hardships resulting from their 
        victimization;
Whereas there are ten thousand public and private agencies and organizations in 
        the United States that are dedicated to improving the plight of crime 
        victims;
Whereas victims play an indispensable role in bringing offenders to justice and 
        thus preventing further violence;
Whereas law abiding citizens are deserving of rights, resources, restoration and 
        rehabilitation;
Whereas victim service providers, counselors and advocates should enjoy full 
        support from all public and private institutions, entities and 
        individuals in their efforts to render critical assistance to those whom 
        our Nation failed to protect;
Whereas the Nation's victims' rights movement and allied professions deserve 
        recognition for their tireless efforts on behalf of victims of crime and 
        their struggle to reduce senseless violence in America; and
Whereas whether measured in dollars, domestic tranquility, dread or death, crime 
        represents the greatest threat to Americans and America: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 24 through 30, 
1994, be designated as ``National Crime Victims' Rights Week'', and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
upon the people of the United States to observe the week with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

            Passed the Senate April 19 (legislative day, April 11), 
      1994.

            Attest:

                                                MARTHA S. POPE,

                                                             Secretary.