[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 149 (Friday, September 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1219-E1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF NEW LIFE REFUGE MINISTRIES IN COMBATTING HUMAN 
            TRAFFICKING AND BRINGING HEALING TO ITS VICTIMS

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2018

  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, human trafficking is a tragic, dehumanizing 
plague that must end. This year, Congress has taken significant steps 
to combat this horrible crime. Yet, more must be done both on the 
national level and in our communities.
   The victims--children, women, and men--have had their lives forever 
changed and they will bear the scars, both mental and physical, for 
years to come. There are over 300,000 victims of human trafficking in 
the State of Texas alone. To make matters worse, many human trafficking 
victims are never rescued from their vicious captors.
   Despite this darkness, there are rays of light across this nation 
making a difference in the battle against human trafficking. I rise 
today to highlight one of these remarkable organizations, the New Life 
Refuge Ministries, which is doing incredible work to combat this 
scourge by rescuing victims.
   Organizations, such as New Life Refuge Ministries, serve as a voice 
for the voiceless, and work to empower the victims so that they can be 
heard. Their mission is simple: ending child sex trafficking by 
educating the community, partnering with other organizations in the 
fight against modern-day slavery, and providing a refuge for adult and 
child survivors alike.
   Thank you to New Life Refuge Ministries for the work you are doing 
to end trafficking by bringing hope and healing to these shattered 
victims. Since its founding, New Life Refuge Ministries has worked 
tirelessly to educate more than 11,000 individuals on the dangers and 
effects of sex trafficking including healthcare workers, Law 
Enforcement officials, first responders, and even high school students, 
demonstrating to them the effects this modern-day slavery has on the 
youth of America.
   Through their efforts, New Life Refuge Ministries, and many similar 
organizations have saved countless children from the vicious 
entrapments and effects of human trafficking.
   Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize New Life Refuge Ministries 
in their fight to end child sex trafficking and bring healing and hope 
to the brave children who have suffered under this abuse. Mr. Speaker, 
please join me in extending my sincerest desire for the success of 
their mission and may they inspire others to do the same.

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   May God Bless the New Life Refuge Ministries and their mission, may 
God Bless the victims, and may they find refuge, hope, and--
ultimately--healing.

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