[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
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          TO RECOGNIZE THE BUCKS COALITION AGAINST TRAFFICKING

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2014

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Bucks 
Coalition Against Trafficking on its one-year anniversary, and to 
recognize the important work this local volunteer group is doing to 
raise awareness on human trafficking. The Coalition was launched to 
bring about an end to the suffering of the victims of this modern-day 
form of slavery. In particular, the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking 
brings a strong, informed commitment to this issue as it reaches out to 
all levels of government to stop the exploitation of men, women, and 
children. The broad-based program includes community education, victim 
identification, legislative advocacy, and the prosecution of 
traffickers. Pennsylvania's 8th District is grateful for the 
Coalition's compassionate plan and its dedication to the awareness of 
this horrendous crime, while successfully enlisting the assistance of 
individuals, government agencies, and local law enforcement to help 
bring justice.

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