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Kaufman County proclaims National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Summary
The Kaufman County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation read by the criminal district attorney designating a week in April 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week, citing the theme "harm to healing" and noting the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act.
Earlene Moore O'Reilly, identified in the proclamation text as the criminal district attorney, read a proclamation asking the court to designate a week in April 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
The proclamation text called the week a time "to honor victims of crime, recognize their resilience, and reaffirm our commitment to justice and healing." It also referenced the 2026 theme "harm to healing" and noted the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act as part of the contextual language.
The court voted to approve the proclamation; the district attorney said the office will hold a victimsluncheon next week to mark the observance. County commissioners and the judge praised the work of victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement in supporting survivors.
The proclamation was filed with the court as presented; no county budgetary appropriation was announced at the meeting.
