[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8665-H8666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, October is Domestic Violence Awareness 
Month, and I rise today in support of those who have experienced 
domestic abuse.
  Over 73,000 Tennesseans were victims of domestic violence last year. 
Sadly, many victims struggle for support after experiencing violence.
  In Tennessee, and across America, victims of domestic violence are 
oftentimes afraid to speak up about their abuse. Even worse, sometimes 
victims are not able to receive the help they need. This is 
unacceptable.
  Communities across America must create safe environments for victims 
of domestic violence and encourage them to seek assistance.
  Local organizations and shelters are always ready to help. As elected 
officials, we have a responsibility to make sure our constituents are 
aware of these resources.
  I am proud to partner with the YWCA, which employs a good friend of 
mine, Maggie McNally, whose father I worked with for over 15 years in 
Nashville and who now is the speaker of the Tennessee State Senate, to 
raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  The YWCA and organizations like it are committed to ending domestic 
violence in our communities, and I fully support them in their mission.

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