[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 172 (Sunday, November 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2440]
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            INTRODUCTION OF BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION ON JUAREZ

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce this bipartisan 
resolution with my colleagues Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Ramstad, 
Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Capito. We are deeply concerned about the 
murders and violence against women that has occurred in the state of 
Chihuahua, Mexico. Since 1993 over 300 women have disappeared from this 
area. Oftentimes their mutilated bodies are found in the abandoned or 
desert areas. This resolution expresses our sincerest condolences and 
deepest sympathy to the families of the victims, and encourages 
increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these heinous crimes 
that for the most part have gone unsolved.

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