[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14361]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN SUPPORT OF STAN LEE'S RESPECT INITIATIVE

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, Marvel Comics legend, Stan Lee, co-
creator of such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Avengers, and X-
Men, with the contribution of his daughter, J.C., seeing the challenges 
faced in the country launched the RESPECT Initiative symbolized by the 
``Hands of Respect'' pin to build bridges in communications, encourage 
dialogue, and bring together and inspire all community members to 
respect one another. With the goal to get ``Hands of Respect'' pins 
throughout the country, community members of all ages will get involved 
in this important movement.
  Through the efforts of Concord, California, resident and RESPECT 
Initiative Executive Director, Jerry Olivarez, it is acknowledged that 
the City of Concord, led by Mayor Laura Hoffmeister and Chief Guy 
Swanger, is the first city in the country where the Mayor and Chief of 
Police officially support the concept of the RESPECT campaign.
  I encourage all my colleagues in the House of Representatives to wear 
the ``Hands of Respect'' pin to show support for this initiative and 
encourage their constituents to join the conversation and participate 
in the campaign by visiting www.handsofrespect.com.
  Initiatives like ``Hands of Respect'' are important to bringing 
communities together and I commend the efforts of all who are involved 
in my Congressional District, the State of California, and the nation.

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