[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 27]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 36469]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING BONNIE PALECEK

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr.  POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a colleague and 
dear friend of mine as she retires as Executive Director of the Council 
on Abused Women's Services/Coalition Against Sexual Assault in my State 
of North Dakota. I have had the privilege of knowing Bonnie Palecek for 
over 25 years and have seen firsthand the leadership and devoted 
service she has provided in protecting victims of violence.
  Bonnie Palecek has been with the North Dakota Council on Abused 
Women's Services/Coalition Against Sexual Assault for nearly 30 years. 
Bonnie established the Council on Abused Women's Services in 1980, and 
has led this network to now connect over 20 domestic violence 
prevention and intervention programs across the State. Under her 
leadership, this coalition is the voice for thousands of women and 
children affected by violence. Bonnie has tirelessly advocated for 
domestic violence victims and their families and has been the driving 
force behind passing countless pieces of legislation in North Dakota to 
protect victims of domestic abuse. After 30 great years, she will be 
difficult to replace.
  I know that Bonnie Palecek will be sorely missed by all who have 
known her dedication to serving victims of sexual and domestic 
violence. I offer her my congratulations and best wishes for her 
continued success and happiness in the coming years.

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