[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 16268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         FIGHTING AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend and bring 
attention to the recent candlelight vigil held in Eden Prairie, 
Minnesota, honoring the 38 deaths from domestic violence this year.
  The vigil, which was organized as part of Domestic Violence Awareness 
Month by the local domestic abuse prevention nonprofit, Cornerstone, 
was held at Purgatory Creek Park earlier this month. There was an 
incredible showing of support by members of our community and local 
police departments and law enforcement for those that are affected by 
domestic violence.
  Madam Speaker, this is an issue which affects families and 
communities all across our country, and we must do more to put an end 
to these horrible acts.
  Earlier this year, I was proud to author a provision in the Violence 
Against Women Act to assist domestic abuse victims in locating safe 
housing, which is a critical step on the path to recovery, but more 
work needs to be done to bring attention and an end to domestic 
violence in our neighborhoods.

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