[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2085]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JOHN RITTER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST 
                                 WOMEN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank and honor John Ritter 
for his contribution to Clark County Legal Services through the Ritter 
Charitable Trust. This important contribution of $175,000 will ensure 
that victims of violence against women will continue to have access to 
the legal support they need to protect themselves and their families.
  John Ritter has long been a leader in the economic development of 
Clark County, Nevada. This gift, and other charitable donations he has 
made, shows that he is also a leader in meeting the humanitarian needs 
of our community. John Ritter has shown that, as Southern Nevada 
continues to experience the fastest growth in the Nation, our community 
will meet its challenges with the same spirit that has made Las Vegas a 
world capital of culture, entertainment and quality of life. I look 
forward to continuing to work with John Ritter and Barbara Buckley, 
Director of Clark County Legal Services, to fight violence against 
women. I urge the House to join me in honoring John Ritter for his 
philanthropy and leadership.

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