[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12026-S12027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 POMC 8TH ANNUAL LOVE FOR LIFE BENEFIT

   Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
organization Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., Metro Detroit Chapter, 
on the occasion of their 8th Annual Love for Life Benefit.
  The POMC was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, 18 years ago by Charlotte 
and Bob Hullinger after their daughter was murdered in Germany by a 
former boyfriend, who traveled there and stalked her. They sought out 
other families who were dealing with the violent death of a loved one, 
to gain mutual support. This is the only organization in the United 
States to support

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surviving family members and friends of all homicide victims who are in 
need of such assistance.
  The Metro Detroit Chapter is celebrating its 16th anniversary this 
year. They have tirelessly helped hundreds of families and friends in 
Michigan. They also reach out to families and friends outside of 
Michigan whose loved ones were murdered here. The nation's second 
Sibling Group was founded by the Metro Detroit Chapter for the unique 
needs of brothers and sisters who suffer the violent death of a 
sibling.
  POMC's dedication to help the families and friends of those who have 
died by violence is commendable. POMC has made a significant impact in 
easing the difficult times many people have encountered while improving 
the legal system and the rights of the victims of crime.
  I want to express my congratulations to POMC, Inc. Metro Detroit 
Chapter for their tremendous accomplishments. I also wish them much 
success in their continued work on behalf of our families and our 
communities.

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