[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 43 (Tuesday, April 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CRIME VICTIMS' POLITICAL PLATFORM

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 19, 1994

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of an important anticrime organization called Crime 
Victims' Political Platform. Mr. Barry Sudikor founded this group with 
the guiding purpose of ensuring that all citizens have the right to 
live safely and without fear of crime.
  Crime Victims' Political Platform has helped thousands of victims and 
their families alleviate the physical and mental anguish they have 
suffered as a result of crime. By fighting for tougher legislation 
against criminals, CVPP is working to make our communities safe again. 
The organization has received recognition from 100 New York State 
Assembly members who want to see change in our legal system. The 
Fraternal Order of Police has lent its support. CVPP has also organized 
demonstrations against the problems with the criminal justice system, 
including the backlog in our courts. Such actions amply demonstrate 
CVPP's credo--that the safety of every American is worth protecting.
  CVPP has reminded us of the duty of every citizen to make their 
neighborhood a better and safer place. For its work to assist crime 
victims, for its support on anticrime laws, and for its uncompromising 
values, I salute the Crime Victims' Political Platform.

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