[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 33 (Thursday, March 7, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
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                              DONNA BYRNE

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 7, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly recognize the 
recipient of the Bucks County 2013 Women's History Month Award. Donna 
Byrne, a long-time resident of Bucks County Pennsylvania, exemplifies 
compassion and leadership to help women experiencing domestic violence.
  Nearly 30 years ago, Donna Byrne discovered her deep commitment to 
empower women while volunteering at a battered women's shelter. There, 
she found her passion. The life-changing experience eventually led her 
to work for `A Woman's Place'.
  For 12 years, Donna Byrne pioneered the domestic violence prevention 
movement. Having established successful prevention awareness programs 
and community outreach efforts in local schools, she successfully 
garnered community support for women's issues.
  Mr. Speaker, we honor Donna Byrne today because of her selfless 
courage and lifelong passion to help the lives of women in need. 
Although not often recognized for their contribution to the community, 
women like Donna Byrne are true heroines who make our community a 
stronger and safer place. As a committed advocate for women in Bucks 
County, Donna Byrne stands out as a clear choice to receive this award.

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