October 21, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 166 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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             RECOGNIZING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring attention to October being 
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a terrible 
reality for far too many women, men, and children. By the time I finish 
this speech, roughly 20 people will fall victim to abuse at the hands 
of an intimate partner.
  This is Ashley Hall, a mother of two young girls from my district. 
She was a dance instructor, a teacher's aide, and she had a heart for 
those who struggled. Ashley was also a victim of domestic violence. She 
lost her life at the hands of her husband, a tragedy that will impact 
her daughters for the rest of their lives.
  This month let the stories like Ashley's be shared as a way to help 
others. Take time to reach out to those you think may be in need. Get 
involved by supporting local shelters and speak out against this tragic 
issue. Resources are available for those in need. The National Domestic 
Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233.

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