12 2 STA T .5 2 93PROCL A M AT I O N8 23 7— APR. 11 , 2 0 08 14,20 0 8 , asP a nAmeric an D a y an d A p ri l 1 3th r oug h April 1 9 , 2008, as Pan American W ee k.I urge the G o v ernors o f the 5 0 S tates, the Gov - ernor of the C ommon w ealth of Puerto R ico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the U nited States of America to honor these o b - servances with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I N WI T N E SSW H ERE OF , I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of April, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- second. GEORGE W. B USH Proclam a ti o n8237 o fAp ril 1 1 , 2 0 08 Nation a lCr i meV i c tim s’R i gh ts W ee k,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation During National Crime V ictims ’ Rights Week we highlight our dedica- tion to protecting and strengthening the rights of crime victims and their families. M y Administration is committed to providing services and resources for victims of crime so that they can find j ustice, hope, and healing in their lives. To assist victims of domestic violence and their children, my Family J ustice Center Initiative established comprehensive support centers in communities across the country. Through the Justice for All Act of 2004, we e x panded DNA testing and enhanced the scope and enforceability of crime victims’ rights. In 200 6 , I signed into law the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act to expand the National Sex Offender Registry, increase Federal penalties for crimes against children, and protect our children while on the Internet. I also support a Crime Victims’ Rights Amendment to the Constitution. Through these and other efforts, we can better protect our citi z ens and our com- munities. During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we recognize the advo- cates, counselors, and others who assist victims in their time of need, and the law enforcement personnel who work to bring offenders to jus- tice. To learn more about victims’ rights, Americans can visit www.crimevictims.gov. By working together, we can help protect crime victims and build a society that respects the life and value of every person. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 13 through April 19, 2008, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. I en- courage all Americans to promote awareness of victims’ rights and ad- vance this important cause. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
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