[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2087]
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      IN HONOR OF THERESE ROCCO, MOM'S HOUSE 1997 COURAGEOUS WOMAN

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, the contributions made by Therese Rocco to 
our local communities and our Nation serve as a testament to the 
lasting impact that can be achieved by a single individual. It is with 
extreme pleasure that I congratulate Therese on being named Mom's House 
Courageous Woman of 1997.
  Therese's accomplishments are as extensive as they are impressive. 
Her efforts have won praise from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 
several mayors of Pittsburgh, the International Association of the 
Chiefs of Police, Allegheny County Commissioners, the Pennsylvania 
State Service Commission, and Newsweek magazine, to name a few. Therese 
has been rightly recognized not only for her skill and dedication, but 
for her foresight regarding emerging needs in the criminal justice 
system. Clearly, Therese is a woman of great courage who has 
demonstrated the vision and spirit that is necessary to raise awareness 
and bring about real change.
  A female pioneer in police enforcement and public administration, 
Therese brought to light the need for community policing and greater 
representation of women officers, as well as the plight of 
underprivileged and abused children. That these issues are still of 
concern today illustrates that Therese was way ahead of the curve when 
she began examining them over 30 years ago. Without question, Therese 
is an excellent choice for this award, as her life has the power to 
inspire young women who may have doubts about the validity of their own 
worth and aspirations.
  I, along with my distinguished colleagues form western Pennsylvania, 
salute your most recent award, Mom's House Courageous Woman of 1997. 
Please accept our most sincere congratulations and best wishes for 
continued success.

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