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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
SENATE
RESOLUTION 12 By: Weaver and Hamilton
AS INTRODUCED
A Resolution recognizing April 6 through April 12 as
National Crime Victims ’ Rights Week; recognizing
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as Victims’ Rights Day; and
directing distribution.
WHEREAS, nationwide, the week of April 6 , 2025, through April
12, 2025, is National Crime Victims ’ Rights Week; and
WHEREAS, the theme this year for National Crime Victims ’ Rights
Week is “Kinship, Connecting, and Healing ”; and
WHEREAS, all victims deserve equal righ ts throughout the
judicial system; and
WHEREAS, the victims’ rights being pursued aim to provide
coequal protections that are no more or no less than the rights
afforded to those accused and convicted of crimes; and
WHEREAS, consideration, awareness, and a voice for victims are
central to the remembrance of victims during National Crime Victims ’
Rights Week; and
WHEREAS, each victim should always be treated with fairness and
respect throughout the criminal justice process, protected from the
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defendant, provided reasonable opportunities to be heard at public
proceedings regarding his or her criminal case, and given a voice
throughout each process of the criminal case; and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims ’ Rights Week serves to recognize
the needs of crime victims and those statewide advocacy
organizations that are dedicated to guaranteeing victims ’ rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate proclaims the week of April 6
through April 12 as National Crime Victims ’ Rights Week, and
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, as Victims ’ Rights Day.
THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the Victims
Services Division of the District Attorneys Council.
60-1-1977 KC 4/2/2025 9:52:10 AM