[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18265]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE PHOENIXVILLE AREA VIOLENCE PREVENTION NETWORK

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an organization 
that has been committed for nearly a decade to improving the quality of 
life in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  The Phoenixville Area Violence Prevention Network has been working 
with community leaders since 1999 on strategies for strengthening 
neighborhoods and aiming to rid the Borough of violence. With countless 
hours of hard work and scores of dedicated volunteers, this 
organization has brought together schools, church groups and other 
members of the community to institute a call for peace and zero 
tolerance for violence.
  The network will commemorate its ninth annual Day of Remembrance and 
Hope on Sunday, September 14 in Reeves Park. The event will remember 
the victims of violence, promote anti-violence activities and recognize 
local individuals who exemplify and work to advance peace in the 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
the Phoenixville Area Violence Prevention Network and all those who 
give some of their time and energy in hopes of building better 
communities.

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