[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1053 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 15, 2008.
Whereas 23,000,000 Americans are victims of crime each year, and of those, 
        5,200,000 are victims of violent crime;
Whereas a just society acknowledges crime's impact on individuals, families, and 
        communities by ensuring that rights, resources, and services are 
        available to help rebuild lives;
Whereas victims' rights are a critical component of the promise of ``justice for 
        all,'' the foundation for our system of justice in America;
Whereas although our Nation has steadily expanded rights, protections, and 
        services for victims of crime, too many victims are still not able to 
        realize the hope and promise of these gains;
Whereas we must do better to ensure services are available for underserved 
        segments of our population, including crime victims with disabilities, 
        victims with mental illness, victims who are teenagers, victims who are 
        elderly, victims in rural areas, and victims in communities of color;
Whereas observing victims' rights and treating victims with dignity and respect 
        serves the public interest by engaging victims in the justice system, 
        inspiring respect for public authorities, and promoting confidence in 
        public safety;
Whereas America recognizes that we make our homes, neighborhoods, and 
        communities safer and stronger by serving victims of crime and ensuring 
        justice for all;
Whereas our Nation must strive to protect, expand, and observe crime victims' 
        rights so that there truly is justice for victims and justice for all; 
        and
Whereas National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13, 2008 through April 19, 
        2008, provides an opportunity for us to strive to reach the goal of 
        justice for all by ensuring that all victims are afforded their legal 
        rights and provided with assistance as they face the financial, 
        physical, and psychological impact of crime: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the mission and goals of the 2008 National Crime 
        Victims' Rights Week in order to increase public awareness of the impact 
        of crime on victims and survivors of crime, and of the rights and needs 
        of such victims and survivors; and
            (2) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to the Office for Victims of Crime in 
        the Department of Justice.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.