[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 156 (Tuesday, October 16, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S12943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR MURDER VICTIMS

  The resolution (S. Res. 326) supporting the goals and ideals of a 
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 326

       Whereas the death of a loved one is a devastating 
     experience, and the murder of a loved one is exceptionally 
     difficult;
       Whereas the friends and families of murder victims cope 
     with grief through a variety of support services, including 
     counseling, crisis intervention, professional referrals, and 
     assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system; and
       Whereas the designation of a National Day of Remembrance 
     for Murder Victims on September 25 of each year provides an 
     opportunity for the people of the United States to honor the 
     memories of murder victims and to recognize the impact on 
     surviving family members: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of a National Day of 
     Remembrance for Murder Victims; and
       (2) recognizes the significant benefits offered by the 
     organizations that provide services to the loved ones of 
     murder victims.

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