[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 24 (Monday, February 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E184-E185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE RUSSELL HOUSE FOR ITS 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 10, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Russell 
House for its 20 years of service to South Central Missouri. Since its 
founding in 1994, the Russell House has provided a safe haven for 
victims of domestic violence. In addition to shelter, the Russell House 
provides a wide range of free services to both residents and non-
resident families as they transition to a life free of abuse. The 
Russell House also educates the community on preventing violence and 
intervention.

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  During the first years of service, the house could only shelter seven 
victims but thanks to the continued support of the Phelps County Family 
Crisis Services organization the Russell House now has the capacity to 
provide shelter for 64 people at any given time. Over the past 20 years 
of service to the community the Russell House has sheltered more than 
2,000 adults and 1,800 children. I applaud the hard working staff and 
supporters of the Russell House for their hearts of service and 
dedication to the families of Missouri. It is my pleasure to recognize 
their efforts and achievements before the House of Representatives.

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