[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S7084]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO KATHY MANIS FINDLEY

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I congratulate Kathy Manis 
Findley for being named Arkansas Business' Nonprofit Executive of the 
Year. Kathy serves as the executive director of Safe Places of Little 
Rock, which she founded in 2002.
  Safe Places is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides 
individual and group support, counseling, education and training, 
criminal justice advocacy and other services to encourage and 
strengthen the healing process for survivors of violence. Many of Safe 
Places' services, including its Crisis Line, are provided throughout 
the State.
  Located in Little Rock's Governor's Mansion Historic District, Safe 
Places serves children and families who live in areas of Pulaski County 
that present the highest risk for violent victimization.
  Safe Places' mission speaks volumes about the work they do each and 
every day to keep Arkansas's children safe:

       We envision a world without violence, a world in which 
     every child can experience safety, nurture, and opportunities 
     that ensure a future filled with hope.
       From that Vision our Mission takes its form.
       In fulfilling our vision of a world without violence, Safe 
     Places works in the community to help children, young people 
     and families create safe homes, schools, and communities 
     through counseling, advocacy, support, and education.

  I commend the entire team at Safe Places for their efforts to protect 
our most vulnerable young citizens. Their efforts have improved the 
lives of countless young Arkansans, and I am proud of their hard work 
and dedication.

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