[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15686]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF LATINO COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, INC.

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Inc. for their 
dedicated service to Latino communities in 92 counties across Indiana.
  The Latino Coalition, founded as a nonprofit corporation in 2004, has 
worked to eliminate domestic and sexual violence by focusing on the 
contributing conditions affecting Latino communities and immigrant 
populations in Indiana. Today, the Latino Coalition is the only 
statewide coalition of its kind in the United States that addresses the 
causes of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Latino community. 
Due to the tireless efforts of the Latino Coalition, men and women 
throughout Indiana have been able to extricate themselves from violent 
relationships, protect their children and improve their self 
confidence. This organization serves as a model for other groups 
seeking to reduce the incidence of domestic and sexual violence in the 
United States.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Latino 
Coalition for its distinguished efforts in improving the quality of 
life for victims of domestic violence and their families in the Latino 
community. This organization serves as an example to community 
organizations everywhere.

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