[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E694]
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                  NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 19, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, last week I stood unified with my 
constituents in Jamestown in observing National Crime Victims' Rights 
week.
  Every person, male, female, children and adults alike have the right 
to be free from violent acts not only in the community in which they 
live but also in their homes. This week and every week to follow let us 
stand strong as one to break the cycle of violence in America.
  Our wonderful Jamestown community has been blessed with Thelma 
Samuelson, Chairperson for the Chautauqua County Victims' Rights Week 
Effort and the numerous individuals and organizations that gave of 
their time to support the effort to ensure justice in all of our lives.
  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do to make 
Jamestown a better place to work, play and raise a family. Your efforts 
do not just benefit Jamestown but they also reflect upon Chautauqua 
County, New York State and all over the United States.

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