[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 63 (Monday, May 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING MICHELLE SCOTT FOR RECEIVING THIS YEAR'S FEDERAL SERVICE 
                                 AWARD

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                         HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2012

  Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michelle Scott 
of Raleigh, North Carolina, for receiving this year's Federal Service 
Award at the Department of Justice's annual victim's service awards. 
Having worked with crime victims for the past 12 years, she has shown 
great dedication to the people of North Carolina. The award she 
received recognizes service providers, other professionals, or 
volunteers, for their exceptional contributions and extraordinary 
impact on behalf of crime victims in Indian Country, on military 
installations, in national parks, or in other areas under federal 
jurisdiction.
  Since 2003, Ms. Scott has led the biannual Federal Domestic Violence 
Conference in North Carolina. In response to the requirements of Title 
I of the Justice for All Act of 2004, Ms. Scott led the judges and 
prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina to place the 
victim at the forefront of criminal proceedings. Ms. Scott developed 
and implemented model victim-witness training programs in Kosovo and 
Albania for judges, prosecutors, victim advocates, law enforcement 
offices, and non-governmental agencies.
  I would like to express my sincere congratulations to Michelle Scott 
on receiving this year's Federal Service Award. I join with her family, 
friends, and colleagues in offering my praise and admiration for her 
work on behalf of crime victims here and abroad. I applaud what 
Michelle has done for the citizens of North Carolina and in Kosovo. We 
are lucky to have such a champion of victim's rights in our great 
state.
  The 2nd district of North Carolina thrives on strong leaders like 
Michelle, who work hard every day to protect and serve the people of 
our community. I look forward to hearing about her future achievements, 
and may God continue to grant her success and happiness in all her 
endeavors.

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