[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NAPA EMERGENCY WOMEN'S SERVICES

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Napa 
Emergency Women's Services, commonly known as NEWS, of Napa, 
California, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
  Since its inception, NEWS has played a vital role in protecting and 
assisting women and children throughout the Napa Valley who are the 
victims of domestic violence. A group of concerned citizens took the 
initiative to address the growing problem of domestic violence and 
created an emergency hotline in 1979. With the dedication, leadership, 
and compassion of these individuals, NEWS came to fruition on October 
5, 1981.
  NEWS is the only organization in the Napa Valley dedicated to helping 
women and children lead lives free of violence. Over the past 25 years, 
NEWS has grown and expanded to provide numerous services to people 
throughout Napa County, including emergency shelter, counseling, legal 
advocacy, and education outreach programs. All of these services play 
an important role in providing women and children with the guidance and 
support necessary to help them overcome the physical and psychological 
damage caused by domestic violence.
  Mr. Speaker, the lifeblood of this organization is its devoted staff 
and volunteers who work day and night to ensure that women and children 
always have a safe place to seek shelter. These hardworking individuals 
have changed the lives of thousands of women and children in Napa 
County.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that we take this time to thank and 
honor Napa Emergency Women's Services for its immeasurable service to 
Napa County. I congratulate NEWS on their 25th Anniversary and wish 
them well as they continue their work to improve the lives of all Napa 
citizens.

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