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Benton County proclaims National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Summary
County Mayor Brett Lashlee read a proclamation declaring April 19–25, 2020 as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Benton County and expressed gratitude to victim‑service professionals and agencies.
County Mayor Brett Lashlee presented and the commission entered into the minutes a proclamation declaring April 19–25, 2020 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Benton County.
In the proclamation Lashlee emphasized the county’s commitment to making services available to victims and to engaging healthcare providers, faith organizations and community leaders to improve access to assistance and justice. The proclamation specifically acknowledged the Tennessee Board of Parole, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Department of Correction victim‑service professionals for their work serving survivors.
The proclamation was read into the record and signed by Mayor Lashlee and County Clerk Wanda Malin. No motion or vote was recorded separate from presentation of the proclamation; it was entered into the minutes as a formal county proclamation.
