[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 169 (Thursday, November 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2341-E2342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHERYL CHITTENDEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
remarkable woman from my district. Cheryl Chittenden has dedicated her 
life to ending domestic violence and assisting victims of domestic 
abuse. For her service, Cheryl was recently recognized as Advocate of 
the Year and it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to her 
contributions before this body of Congress today.
   Cheryl has been battling the terrors of domestic violence for 
fifteen years. In 1985, she became the Director of the Latimer House 
Domestic Violence Shelter. During that time, Cheryl acted as 
chairperson of the Domestic Violence Task Force, and was one of the 
founders of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program.
   Currently, Cheryl is a Victim Advocate in Mesa, Colorado. Each day, 
she goes beyond the call of duty for the betterment of domestic 
violence victims. Cheryl takes each victim's case to heart and treats 
him or her as though they were family. The Mesa community is truly a 
better place as the result of Cheryl's contributions.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to Cheryl 
Chittenden before this body of Congress and this nation. Cheryl has 
dedicated her life to helping others while maintaining her devotion as 
a loving wife and caring mother. I am honored to join all of those 
Cheryl has helped in thanking her for her service.

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