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TheWeekInCongress.com (TM) Week Ending May 18, 2006
H.RES.223
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for
Murder Victims. Recognizing that the death of a loved one is a devastating experience and that murder is exceptionally hard to deal with the preamble continues to note that survivors can cope with the grief through support services including counseling, crisis intervention, professional referrals and assistance dealing with the criminal justice system.
To further recognize the matter the House designates and supports September 25th as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
Sponsor: Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ-3rd) Vote: Passed House 369 to 0. May 14, 2007 RC 343 Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost. ## All Rights Reserved. © 2007 TheWeekInCongress.com(TM) No reproduction, language translation or distribution without written permission from TheWeekInCongress.com.(TM)
MORE INFORMATION 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 25th 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 House of Representatives-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims; and (2) recognizes the significant benefits of the organizations that provide services to the loved ones of murder victims.
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