[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL VOICES FOR EQUALITY EDUCATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the extraordinary efforts of National Voices for Equality Education and 
Enlightenment (NVEEE) in providing support services to youth and 
families affected by bullying, violence, and suicide through 
preventative education and communication.
  Jowharah Sanders, founder of National Voices for Equality Education 
and Enlightenment; says, ``Bullying is not just an action; it is 
inaction as well''. I agree wholeheartedly. Fortunately, Ms. Sanders 
understands that we will have to work together from the ground up to 
defeat bullying at every level.
  Sanders, a drum major for the voiceless and victimized, founded NVEEE 
in October 2009. Driven by a personal mission, Sanders sought to help 
those who have been affected by bullying, violence, victimization, and 
abuse in their lives, to prevent it from happening to as many children 
and families as she can, and to show them that they are not alone--even 
when they feel the most disempowered. Sanders challenged friends and 
colleagues to join the struggle for peace and equality, and ultimately 
to be the change they want to see in the world.
  National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment has been a 
pioneer in the eradication of bullying. In Florida alone, NVEEE has 
reached more than 750 students through the ``Not on My Watch Bullying 
and Prevention Workshop'', which features workshops led by NVEEE's Teen 
Mentors and Peace Ambassadors. This campaign increases awareness of the 
violence surrounding youth and young adults, and empowers students and 
communities to take action by refusing to be bystanders. In March 2011 
this workshop became accessible to educational institutions across the 
nation.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me as I honor the National 
Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment for their stance 
against bullying. The exemplary dedication demonstrated to this cause 
is to be commended and I give her my full support.

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