[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING ANNE STANBACK FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Anne Stanback for her 
service and dedication to the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal 
Fund (CWEALF).
  As the Executive Director of the Connecticut Women's Education and 
Legal Fund, Anne has led the organization in its mission to empower 
women and their families to achieve equal opportunities in their 
personal and professional lives. After a five year tenure at the helm 
of this organization, Anne is closing this chapter of her professional 
life to seek new endeavors. Her unique combination of energy and spirit 
has brought great success to the CWEALF.
  Recently celebrating it's 25th anniversary, CWEALF has long been a 
powerful voice for women's rights--a vital source of solidarity and 
inspiration for women. Under Anne's leadership, CWEALF has expanded its 
membership, accessibility, and programs, ensuring that the voices of 
women across Connecticut are heard. With Anne as Executive Director, 
CWEALF established a toll free referral hotline, allowing women access 
to legal information and referral services. They also established a 
$250,000 endowment and increased membership, ensuring that their 
services will be available well into the future.
  Anne has worked hard to ensure that the voices of women are not lost. 
With her guidance, CWEALF expanded its child-support program, which 
provides information to single mothers about child support enforcement 
laws. By educating child-care workers, CWEALF was able to establish 
community networks, working to ensure the safety and security of our 
most precious resource--our children. One of the most impressive 
victories CWEALF has achieved under Anne's direction was blocking the 
establishment of a surgical center that was willing to extend 
reproductive healthcare services only to men. Anne and CWEALF led the 
opposition to this project, making a strong statement that in all 
facets of public and private life, women must be treated equally.
  I applaud Anne's efforts to improve the lives of Connecticut women 
and their families--she is indeed a true role model for today's young 
women. It is an honor for me to join with the CWEALF organization to 
bid farewell to Anne and extend my best wishes to her and her family as 
she begins a new journey. Connecticut is truly a better place for her 
work.

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