May 26 - June 1, 2019  

WHEREAS, when a crime occurs, it doesn't affect just one person, but their family members and the entire community; and

WHEREAS, victims of crime and their families deserve support from their community; and

WHEREAS, many victim service providers, police officers, and professionals working in the criminal justice system provide assistance to victims of crime and their families; and

WHEREAS, National Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week, May 26 - June 1, 2019, offers an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues, and about the services and laws in place to help victims and their families; and

WHEREAS, public demonstrations of support for victims of crime help to build a community's capacity for compassion to assist victims and their families and the community as a whole; and

WHEREAS, addressing the victim issues requires the support and dedication of the whole community; and

WHEREAS, the support of the City of Thunder Bay will encourage a greater number of citizens to participate in National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Mauro, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim the week of May 26 - June 1, 2019 as National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in the City of Thunder Bay. During this week and throughout the year, Thunder Bay will recognize victims and survivors of crime and those who assist them, and will remain committed to addressing & advancing victim issues.

BILL MAURO,

MAYOR