[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 22 (Monday, February 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
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           COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WEAVE, INC.

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                             HON. AMI BERA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2018

  Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 40th 
Anniversary of WEAVE, Inc. In 1978, WEAVE opened its first domestic 
violence shelter to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
   In 1998, WEAVE became Sacramento County's sole Rape Crisis Center, 
providing 24/7 support to sexual assault survivors.
   Since 2009, WEAVE has expanded its services to assist survivors of 
sex trafficking in the Sacramento region.
   WEAVE partners with law enforcement, educators and community 
associations to maintain public awareness and education about domestic 
violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.
   As the oldest and most comprehensive provider of domestic violence 
services, and the sole Rape Crisis Center, in Sacramento County, WEAVE 
operates shelters and safe houses across Sacramento County and 
administers multiple programs and counseling services for victims.
   WEAVE has grown from a grassroots organization to a national leader 
in combatting domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking 
and has received several awards for its efforts.
   WEAVE should be commended for continuing to build a community that 
no longer tolerates sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex 
trafficking, especially as sexual harassment and assault have become a 
national discussion.
   I want to thank WEAVE for their continued service and commitment to 
the people of Sacramento County.
   Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
WEAVE on 40 years of service to Sacramento County.

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