HOUSE MEMORIAL 16

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

Nicole Chavez and Art De La Cruz and Andrea Reeb

and Patricia A. Lundstrom and Harlan Vincent

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 commission.

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