[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2019

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration 
that I rise today in observance of Women's History Month and its 2019 
theme--Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. Each year, 
the National Women's History Project selects a unifying theme to 
recognize and promote Women's History Month. This year's theme features 
the stories of women from diverse backgrounds and fields who have 
advocated for peace and human rights throughout the world.
   In the United States, women of every race, class, and ethnic 
background have played a critical role in advocating for unity and 
peace. For generations, women have contributed to resolving conflicts 
and have worked to promote nonviolence in the workplace, schools, 
homes, communities, and government. Women have insisted upon and 
continue to fight for respect, justice, and peace for all of humanity.
   Strong pioneers such as Graciela Sanchez, Dr. E. Faye Williams, and 
Dorothy Cotton built their lives upon fighting for equal rights and 
eliminating racism and sexism. Leaders including Deborah Tucker 
advocated for improvements of laws and policies worldwide. Ms. Tucker 
helped write and pass the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Sister 
Alice Zachmann was also a trailblazer who dedicated her life to ending 
war and violence, giving much of her time and efforts to organizations 
that supported the end of the Vietnam War. In 1982, Sister Zachmann 
founded the Guatemala Human Rights Commission USA and served as its 
director for twenty years. For their leadership and outstanding 
dedication to women's rights, unity, and peace, they are well deserving 
of our respect and admiration. I commend these fine women and the many 
others who have fought alongside them for securing rights for all women 
of every creed, class, and ethnic background. These fearless and strong 
women serve as remarkable role models who reflect the 2019 theme, 
Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.
   Madam Speaker, I am honored to join in celebrating Women's History 
Month and to recognize that after decades of dedication, perseverance, 
contributions, and advances, great American women from all cultures and 
classes are being celebrated. To illustrate the numerous brave women of 
our nation's history, we remember and recount the tales of our 
ancestors' talents, sacrifices, and commitments that serve as an 
inspiration to today's generation. I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in celebrating these brave women who 
have improved American society and whose stories are woven into the 
fabric of our nation.

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