[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




JUDGE LISA BLOCH RODWIN--LOIS HAIGHT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Judge Lisa Bloch Rodwin has dedicated 
her life defending individuals and families. Her extensive record in 
public policy on abuse, neglect, juvenile justice, custody and family 
violence has earned her national recognition. Lisa's unwavering support 
for victims is unparalleled and I am proud to honor her today.
  During Lisa's storied career, she has worked with the Erie County 
District Attorney's office, served as Chief of the Domestic Violence 
Unit, and was most recently appointed by the New York State Governor as 
an Erie County Family Court Judge. She was unanimously confirmed by the 
New York Senate and was elected to a full term in 2008.
  Lisa is just one of a few select judges chosen to serve on the New 
York State Family Court Advisory and Rules Committee, which is 
responsible for drafting and reviewing legislation on Family Law. She 
has also been appointed to the NYS Advisory Council on Immigration 
Issues in Family Court.
  Before being appointed to the bench, Lisa was the founder of the New 
York State's first Domestic Violence Bureau outside New York City. She 
was responsible for the prosecution of more than 4,000 family and child 
abuse cases. Lisa helped develop protocols for the investigation and 
prosecution of domestic violence crimes for local police agencies and 
developed interview and investigation policies for child abuse 
investigations at the Child Advocacy Center in Buffalo.
  Lisa's commitment to providing resources, services and protections 
for victims is unmatched. She has received numerous awards and 
acknowledgments for her efforts and there is no doubt she deserves 
every bit of that recognition.
  Lisa continues to stand up for what is right and her efforts to 
promote respect and services for crime victims will no doubt stand the 
test of time.
  Each year the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus honors outstanding 
individuals and organizations for their tireless efforts supporting and 
empowering survivors of crime. Co-chaired and co-founded by Jim Costa 
(D-CA) and myself, the bipartisan caucus advocates for crime victims 
and protects programs that provide critical support for related 
services.
  I am proud to announce Judge Lisa Bloch Rodwin as the recipient of 
the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of 
Excellence and Innovation. The Lois Haight award pays tribute to 
California Judge Lois Haight who, as an appointee of President Ronald 
Reagan and Chair of his 1982 President's Task Force on Victims of 
Crime, led pioneering efforts on behalf of crime victims that resulted 
in significant public policy advances to promote crime victims' rights 
and services. Judge Lisa Bloch Rodwin's efforts have had a significant 
impact on local, state, and national public policy development and 
implementation that promote dignity, respect, rights and services for 
victims of crime.
  And that's just the way it is.

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