[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   KINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVES NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, this week is National Crime Victims' 
Rights Week. In Congress, we observed this week by hosting the Victims' 
Rights Caucus Awards.
  The Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus, founded by Jim Costa from 
California and me from Texas, came together to form the bipartisan 
caucus.
  This week, the Victims' Rights Caucus recognized the tenacious 
individuals who dedicate their time and efforts in supporting crime 
victims.
  But this week was also commemorated back in Texas. Kingwood High 
School observed National Crime Victims' Rights Week for the first time.
  Under their fearless leader, criminal justice teacher Janet Collins, 
a former Dallas County probation officer, Kingwood High School heard 
from community warriors who work every day to protect and support 
victims.
  My good friend, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, was Monday's headline speaker 
(who just so happened to receive our Victims' Rights Award at last 
year's Victims' Rights Caucus Awards). Kingwood High School students 
heard the best testimonies straight from the source.
  Exposing our students to real-life situations in combination with 
education is so important. Teaching our students how prevalent crime is 
and ways to prevent it can only benefit our communities. What a great 
way to start a young group of victims' advocates.
  It makes me proud to know that our school students are building good 
character and learning more about the Crime Victims Movement. 
Supporting victims is something that Americans can do at any age.
  Janet Collins should be commended for her leadership and pioneering 
of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in our schools.
  It is encouraging to see National Crimes Victims' Rights Week being 
observed not only in Congress, but in our education system throughout 
the Nation.
  And that is just the way it is.

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