[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 94 (Friday, July 9, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO REGINA KIM

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 9, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor Regina Kim in recognition of 
her assistance to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
  For the past 16 years Regina Kim has reached out to thousands of 
helpless, desperate, and battered women. As the Executive Director of 
the Korean Family Counseling and Research Center, Regina assists women 
victims of domestic violence, physical and mental harassment, and 
substance abuse with her compassion and dedication. Through counseling 
and a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention services, victim advocacy 
and public education, the Center's mission of helping women and girls 
taking charge of their lives is put in practice every day. Regina's 
round-the-clock dedication to those in need is both inspiring and 
heartwarming.
  The Korean Family Counseling and Research Center was the only 
counseling center for New York's Korean community when it was founded 
31 years ago. Today, the rapid growth in Korean immigration to our city 
has increased the important role of the center.
  By providing hope and encouragement to countless women and their 
families, Regina has won admiration from her colleagues, the local 
community, as well as people in Korea. In 1992, she was presented the 
Social Services Recognition Award by the Korean government for her 
contribution to the Korean-American community. She has also been 
honored by the City of New York with an award for Distinguished 
Leadership in the field of Social Services and an award for Exemplary 
Leadership, Commitment, and Advocacy on Behalf of all New Yorkers.
  Regina was educated at the Chong-gu College in Dae-gu, Korea and at 
the St. Stephens Outreach Network (Social Welfare). She is an active 
member of The Advisory Council on Democratic and Peaceful Unification 
and the Civil Air Patrol. This organization also presented her with an 
award for Distinguished Social Services.
  Mr. Speaker, Regina Kim has helped thousands of women who have been 
victims of domestic violence and abuse. As such, she is more than 
worthy of receiving our recognition today and I urge my colleagues to 
join me in honoring this truly remarkable person.

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