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City of Okeechobee, Florida
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Whereas, the City deems it befitting to donor the youth of our community who inspire others. Your hometown is proud to recognize
your Achievements in the sport of Tennis. Carof found her inner strength, with aff the odds stacked against her to try -out for
and made the Okeechobee Hfigh Schoo[Tennis Team. She willgraduate in May of this year as a 2 year Letterman; and
Whereas, Carol is not only a member of Brahman Tennis Team, but she is also a member of the Okeechobee Specia101ympics Tennis
Team, winning Silver in the State's 2021 Competition, then recently winning the Area 8 Championship and will again
represent Okeechobee in the State's 2022 Competition.
Now, ?here ore, f I, Dowling R Watford, ,r. by virtue of the authority vested in- me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, hereby
extends this honor to Carol during Autism Awareness Month for her determination, charisma, and integrity, both on and off
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Okeechobee, Florida
WHEREAS, being a victim of crime and navigating the criminal justice system can be a frightening and confusing
experience; and
WHEREAS, progress in improving the treatment of crime victims has been made through the efforts of thousands of
victims and survivors who have turned their own experiences into a force for positive change, ensuring that
others can receive justice, meaningful assistance, and compassionate treatment before the law; and
WHEREAS, since the passage of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, and through the dedicated work of advocates,
lawmakers, and victim service providers, there is a growing array of services and resources available to victims
and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, honoring the rights of victims -including the rights to be heard and to be treated with fairness, dignity, and
respect -and working to meet their needs rebuilds their trust in the criminal justice and social service systems;
and
WHEREAS, individuals' trust in the compassion, understanding, and support of their communities is achieved
through sustained, deep-rooted, and coordinated outreach; and
WHEREAS, identifying, reaching, and serving all victims of crime -especially those from groups that often have
less access to healing services and avenues to justice -is essential, and
WHEREAS, our community's continued engagement with the challenges faced by victims of crime will
ensure that the progress made to date is not lost, and that new ground is broken to gain greater
justice and healing for all victims, and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit to ensuring that accessible,
appropriate, and trauma -informed services are offered to all victims of crime, and
WHEREAS, National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides an opportunity to recommit ensuring that all victims of
crime - especially those who are challenging to reach or serve - are offered culturally and linguistically
accessible and appropriate services in the aftermath of crime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is hereby dedicated to supporting victims and survivors in the aftermath of crime,
building trust among our clients, collaborating with other service providers, and engaging our community in
response efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby proclaim April 18 through 24, 2022 as Crime Victims' Rights Week.
In witness whereof, on April 19, 2022, I have
set my hand and caused fis seal to be affixed
Attest:
Dowlin�Rl WWatford, Jt
ane Gamio%ea, CMC, City Clerk