[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 37 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
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                        HONORING MUJERES UNIDAS

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2003

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues a remarkable organization in the 15th district of Texas 
that helps victims of domestic violence. In recognition of ``Stop 
Domestic Violence Week'', I would like to highlight the accomplishments 
of the organization ``Mujeres Unidas''--Women Together.
  Mujeres Unidas is a non-profit agency that is tirelessly dedicated to 
helping women overcome domestic violence. Through community education, 
housing assistance, legal advocacy, and other outreach programs, 
Mujeres Unidas is offering hope and an improved quality of life to 
women in South Texas who have suffered violence and abuse in their own 
homes. For many women, a program like Mujeres Unidas is the difference 
between a dangerous living environment that can result in serious 
injury or death, and a future filled with personal growth and 
independence.
  I would like to commend this extraordinary organization and thank 
them for their strong commitment to helping victims of domestic 
violence and for their Superior service to my district.

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