[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                E X T E N S I O N   O F   R E M A R K S


 TRIBUTE TO THE DOMESTIC ASSAULT RAPE ELIMINATION SERVICES [DARES] OF 
                             PORT HURON, MI

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 1994

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, next Thursday, on October 13, the Domestic 
Assault Rape Elimination Services [DARES] of Port Huron, MI is 
sponsoring their second annual international candlelight march and 
vigil.
  Domestic violence victimizes millions of Americans and threatens all 
levels of society. Nationally, 3 to 4 million women are victimized each 
year. It is important to recognize this issue as a major social problem 
and to support both the victims and those who provide assistance.
  In the past year, the DARES shelter services of St. Clair County, MI, 
provided safe haven to 611 adults and 278 children for over 3,800 
nights. On any given day or night, the staff and volunteers at DARES 
are devoted to meeting the needs of people who have no place to turn. 
They also support initiatives designed to treat, prevent, and educate 
people about this serious social issue. Next Thursday's vigil and march 
is just one example of how they are helping raise the community's 
awareness.
  We all look forward to a day when the need for DARES will be 
unnecessary; but until then, I strongly support their efforts. As the 
organizers prepare for the second candlelight vigil and march, I urge 
my colleagues to join me in expressing concern and hope for a future 
where everyone can feel safe in their home and neighborhood.

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