Utah Office for Victims of Crime Celebrates National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 8-14
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) helps lead communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims Rights Week (NCVRW) every April by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s National Crime Victims Rights Week will be held April 8-14, and the theme- Expand the Circle. Reach All Victims- presents the opportunity to highlight the importance of providing needed services at the earliest stage of victimization.
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) along with its partnering agencies will observe National Crime Victims Rights Week with the following special events:
Crime Victims Awareness Kickoff Event with the Utah Grizzlies
When: Saturday, April 7th 5:00-8:00 pm
Where: The Maverik Center; 3200 S Decker Lane, West Valley
Description: Come and kick off National Crime Victims Rights Week with the Utah Grizzlies. Before the game, the ceremonial puck drop will be performed by Deserae Turner-Cache County teen that was shot in the head in February 2018. There will be a press conference before the game at 5:00.
Interfaith Vigil
When: Sunday, April 8th from 2:00-3:00 pm
Where: Park City Police Department Lawn; 2060 Park Ave, Park City
Description: Local faith leaders along with victim advocates and police departments will gather together to show their support for crime victims.
Youth Art Showing
When: Tuesday, April 10th from 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art ; 20 W South Temple, SLC
Description: Winners from the NCVRW Art Contest will be honored and their artwork will be displayed in the gallery.
Multicultural Night featuring: Coco
When: Friday, April 13th 6:00-8:30 pm
Where: Sorenson Unity Center; 1383 S. 900 W. SLC
Description: Events will include a dance that represents the Day of the Dead and prizes for best attire, remarks by the Utah Attorney General’s Office as well as Telemundo, and a showing of the movie Coco.
Family Day Event
When: Saturday, April 14th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Jordan Park; 1060 S 900 W, SLC
Description: We will have an assortment of food trucks, radio station(s), the Utah Grizzlies Bear, resource tables, and activities. At 12:30 Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski will speak to the crowd of the importance of crime victims’ rights
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime encourages widespread participation in the week’s events and in other victim-related observances throughout the year. For additional information about this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and how to assist victims in your community, please contact Tallie Viteri at 801-297-2620 or visit http://www.crimevictim.utah.gov/.
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Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Has Not Forgotten Rural America’s Needs, Contributions”
“...[T]his administration remains committed to being a voice for America’s farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters.”
Trump has not forgotten rural America’s needs, contributions
By Secretary Sonny Perdue
Lexington Herald-Leader [Kentucky]
April 5, 2018
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While Congress continues its work on the Farm Bill, rural prosperity, and many other agriculture priorities, this administration remains committed to being a voice for America’s farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters.
In the 11 months since I was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, I have traveled to 35 states, helping fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise that the men and women of America, who once felt forgotten, never will again.
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First, [President] Trump is committed to ensuring our economy grows and thrives. That is why he led the fight to pass historic tax cuts and reforms back in December, which are already benefiting the agriculture community. When it comes to trading goods and products with our partners and allies, this administration is committed to sending the bounty of American harvest around the globe.
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Second, as we all know, our economy cannot succeed without a capable and legal workforce. Trump understands we must have an equipped and competitive workforce. That is one reason why he signed an executive order establishing the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, which I proudly chaired.
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Our task force also stressed the importance of assisting our workforce through infrastructure reforms. Enacting Trump’s infrastructure plan would create jobs for our rural workforce and unleash our economy’s full potential. Infrastructure has been the core of American economic success for more than two centuries. America’s infrastructure needs attention; our nation’s prosperity is at stake.
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Finally, if we are going to encourage the next generation to step forward, we must first tackle the burdensome regulations facing today’s industry. Throughout this tour, I have heard from farmers and ranchers who are hamstrung by meddlesome rules. They know that Trump has aggressively and effectively dismantled unnecessary barriers to productivity, eliminating 22 federal regulations for every new rule added. Trump’s regulatory agenda meets the needs of rural Americans who are held back by harmful decisions that came from Washington.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
April 9, 2018 - April 13, 2018
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, April 9
All Day - Trade Mission to Mexico
Meet with Mr. Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, Secretary of Energy
Location: Mexico City
Meet with Mr. Ildefonso Guarjardo Villarreal, Secretary of Economy
Location: Mexico City
Tuesday, April 10
All Day - Trade Mission to Mexico
Meet with Her Excellency Roberta S. Jacobson United States Ambassador to Mexico
Location: Mexico City
Interview with Bloomberg
Location: Mexico City
Meet with His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico
Location: Mexico City
Wednesday, April 11
All Day - Trade Mission to Mexico
Utah Office of Tourism Briefing with Vicki Varela
Location: Mexico City
Media Availability
Meet with Arturo Nuñez, Governor of Tabasco and Chair of the Conferencia Nacional de Gobernadores
Location: Mexico City
Thursday, April 12
All Day - Trade Mission to Mexico
Meet with The Honorable Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, Governor of Baja California
Location: Tijuana
Governor’s Networking Reception
Location: Tijuana
Friday, April 13
Return Flight to Salt Lake City
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
April 9 - April 13, 2018
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, April 9
3:30 p.m. Interview with Salt Lake Magazine
Location: State Capitol
4:00 p.m. Meet with Indian Public Health Group
Location: State Capitol
5:00 p.m. Speak at Salt Lake City IT Executive Dinner
Location: Salt Lake City
Tuesday, April 10
2:30 p.m. Keynote Juvenile Justice Services Conference
Location: Provo
Wednesday, April 11
No Public Events
Thursday, April 12
9:00 a.m. Speak at The Other Side Academy Ribbon Cutting
Location: Salt Lake City
10:00 a.m. National Citizen Summit Meeting
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Call with Constituent
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
11:00 a.m. Meet with Adobe Representatives
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
11:30 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Meet with Mayor Jessop
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Interview with KSL
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:00 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
1:30 p.m. Meet with Pronto Representatives
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
Friday, April 13
9:30 a.m. Input Freeway Message at UDOT
Location: Utah Department of Transportation
2:30 p.m. Speak at the BYU Political Science Department Closing Banquet
Location: Brigham Young University
Saturday, April 14
9:30 a.m. Speak at “You Got This!” Interfaith Women’s Conference
Location: Utah Valley University
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