[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Page 27246]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO YWCA OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA

 Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, on October 25, 2007, the YWCA of 
Northwest Georgia will hold a vigil on Marietta Square in my hometown 
to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I wish to express my 
gratitude for the work of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia and its 
executive director, Holly Comer, as they bring awareness to this 
important issue and its impact on our community.
  The YWCA of Northwest Georgia opened the doors to the first domestic 
violence shelter in Cobb County in 1978 in an effort to end domestic 
violence in our State, our communities, and our homes. A home should be 
a place of stability, comfort, and love. Domestic violence shatters 
this important foundation. The terrible tragedies that result from 
domestic violence destroy lives and insult the dignity of women, men, 
and children. I believe I represent all Georgians when I say thank you 
to the YWCA of Northwest Georgia for its hard work to combat domestic 
violence and help those who have been victimized.
  I am grateful for the social service providers, advocates, 
counselors, and many others who provide care for the victims. I am also 
grateful to the law enforcement personnel and others who work to bring 
offenders to justice. As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness 
Month, we are reminded of the important service these individuals 
provide.
  Domestic violence has no place in our society, and I am strongly 
committed to addressing domestic violence and helping those who have 
been victimized. By working together with the YWCA of Northwest Georgia 
and its dedicated staff, we can build a Georgia where every home honors 
the value and dignity of its loved ones.

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