[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 41 (Thursday, March 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E457-E458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS IN THE 9TH DISTRICT OF OHIO

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2003

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, Women's History Month is celebrated during 
the month of March in the United States and around the world. Last week 
Members of Congress participated in Domestic Violence Awareness Week on 
Capitol Hill in partnership with Lifetime Television to raise awareness 
of the issues surrounding domestic violence, and address possible 
solutions.
  Domestic Violence is one of the most critical public health issues 
facing women and children today, and its impact is felt by every member 
of our society. Domestic Violence is not just a women's issue. Domestic 
Violence touches the lives of men, women and children--affecting the 
entire family structure in our country.
  I would like to take the time this month to honor the domestic 
violence shelters in my district--the 9th District of Ohio for the 
services they provide daily to individuals coping with domestic 
violence. The YWCA Battered Women's Shelter in Toledo, OH, the Family 
House in Toledo, OH, the Safe Harbour Domestic Violence Shelter in 
Sandusky, OH, and Ottawa County Transitional Housing in Port Clinton, 
OH. All four of the mentioned organizations serve women and children on 
the front lines. The staff members of the shelters are the individuals 
that hear the stories, and provide services to people in need. The 
statistics are real, and the issue of domestic violence must be kept at 
the forefront of domestic policy debates locally and nationally.
  The YWCA Battered Women's Shelter in Toledo serves the area of Lucas 
County and offers emergency short-term housing and counseling for 
battered women and their children. The Family House in Toledo serves 
Lucas County and is a short-term emergency shelter for homeless 
families, offering supportive services through a family case manager. 
Ottawa County Transitional Housing in Port Clinton is a long term 
homeless shelter for women and children. The shelter serves people in 
Erie and Ottawa counties offering supportive services to families.
  I sincerely thank all of the individuals that work for these 
important organizations, serving our community, and the people of the 
9th District of Ohio daily. Onward.

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