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A MEMORIAL
RECOGNIZING VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
HONORING THEIR LOSSES.
WHEREAS, lives lost to senseless acts of violence
deserve to be honored and remembered; and
WHEREAS, each life lost represents a story, a family and
a dream left unfulfilled; and
WHEREAS, victims of violent crime would like to educate
the public and policymakers about the impact of murder and
other violent crime on families and communities; and
WHEREAS, the diverse contributions of the survivors'
movement should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico stands in solidarity with the
families and loved ones who carry the weight of unimaginable
loss and whose strength in the face of grief is a testament
to the enduring power of love and remembrance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that victims of
violent crime be recognized, honored and remembered by
ensuring that their lives will never be forgotten and their
legacies will inspire change and by fostering communities of
peace, support and justice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to the chair of the crime victims reparation HM 16
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commission.