[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1327-E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING TRI-VALLEY HAVEN VOLUNTEERS

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Mr. SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the work of Claire 
Nelson and Emily Stahl, two remarkable volunteers of Tri-Valley Haven, 
a domestic violence shelter that creates homes safe from abuse and 
contributes to a more peaceful community one family at a time.
  Claire Nelson, one of the founders of Tri-Valley Haven, led an 
amazing group of formidable women. Claire was invested in working to 
help women and children after her years of professional experience in 
the day care field. She even went as far as to take survivors into her 
own home until Tri-Valley Haven was able to purchase a six-bedroom 
shelter. Claire took pride in building Tri-Valley Haven up from behind 
the scenes and served on the organization's board of directors, as 
their treasurer, and as president.
  Emily Stahl was the shelter's children's counselor who approached 
each child as a unique young person with dreams and ideas of their own. 
She worked with parents, schools, civic groups and community partners 
to advocate for the kids at Shiloh Shelter. Her understanding of the 
work was incredibly broad and infused with kindness, genius, and good 
humor.
  Tri-Valley Haven, like many organizations in recent years, 
experienced ups and downs with funding and staffing; through it all, 
Claire and Emily continued to ensure a safe place for survivors and 
their families. They're part of the reason I'm honored to represent 
California's 15th Congressional District.
  I thank Claire and Emily for their vision and dedication to providing 
domestic survivors safe harbor when they need it most.

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