[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS 
                                 MONTH

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                               speech of

                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2008

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1288, 
establishing September as National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Every 
college and university student should have the opportunity for a 
quality education on a campus where he or she feels safe and 
comfortable. We need to support efforts by our nation's higher 
education institutions to improve safety on our campuses.
  National Campus Safety Awareness Month will encourage institutions to 
participate in endeavors to increase campus safety. September, one of 
the first months back to school, is a perfect time to remind college 
and university students about the importance of campus and personal 
safety. During the month of September and throughout the year, colleges 
and universities will be motivated to inform students about critical 
campus issues like sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse, hazing, and 
stalking. Schools will be encouraged to use preventative programming to 
address potential problems early. By increasing knowledge and 
prevention of these issues, I know students can receive the valuable 
educational experience they deserve. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
supporting H. Res. 1288.

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