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Houston County proclaims April 6–12, 2025 as Crime Victims Rights Week; Wiregrass Angel House recognized
Summary
The Houston County Commission issued a proclamation recognizing National Crime Victims Rights Week and heard brief remarks from Wiregrass Angel House about local services for victims.
The Houston County Commission on an unspecified date in 2025 proclaimed April 2025 as Crime Victims Rights Week and presented recognition to Wiregrass Angel House for services to victims of crime.
Commission Chairman Brandon Shoop read the proclamation on behalf of the commission and said, “I, Brandon Shoop, on behalf of the Houston County Commission, do hereby recognize April 2025 as Crime Victims Rights Week in Houston County.” The proclamation cites the national observance, notes that victimization affects people of every age and background, and highlights services such as crisis intervention, a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and counseling.
Representatives of Wiregrass Angel House accepted the recognition and described the organization’s role in the county. A Wiregrass Angel House speaker said, “it is a great time to commemorate and remember all victims of violent crime,” and thanked the commission for the proclamation and for recognizing victims’ rights.
The commission’s proclamation also references the “crime victims bill of rights” and the observance dates of National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 6–12, 2025. Wiregrass Angel House officials spoke briefly about the organization’s work, including crisis intervention, legal advocacy and counseling.
No formal vote record beyond adoption of the proclamation was provided in the meeting transcript. The recognition and proclamation were presented during the meeting’s awards and presentations portion.
