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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
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HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration
that I rise today in observance of Women's History Month and its 2019
theme--Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. Each year,
the National Women's History Project selects a unifying theme to
recognize and promote Women's History Month. This year's theme features
the stories of women from diverse backgrounds and fields who have
advocated for peace and human rights throughout the world.
In the United States, women of every race, class, and ethnic
background have played a critical role in advocating for unity and
peace. For generations, women have contributed to resolving conflicts
and have worked to promote nonviolence in the workplace, schools,
homes, communities, and government. Women have insisted upon and
continue to fight for respect, justice, and peace for all of humanity.
Strong pioneers such as Graciela Sanchez, Dr. E. Faye Williams, and
Dorothy Cotton built their lives upon fighting for equal rights and
eliminating racism and sexism. Leaders including Deborah Tucker
advocated for improvements of laws and policies worldwide. Ms. Tucker
helped write and pass the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. Sister
Alice Zachmann was also a trailblazer who dedicated her life to ending
war and violence, giving much of her time and efforts to organizations
that supported the end of the Vietnam War. In 1982, Sister Zachmann
founded the Guatemala Human Rights Commission USA and served as its
director for twenty years. For their leadership and outstanding
dedication to women's rights, unity, and peace, they are well deserving
of our respect and admiration. I commend these fine women and the many
others who have fought alongside them for securing rights for all women
of every creed, class, and ethnic background. These fearless and strong
women serve as remarkable role models who reflect the 2019 theme,
Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.
Madam Speaker, I am honored to join in celebrating Women's History
Month and to recognize that after decades of dedication, perseverance,
contributions, and advances, great American women from all cultures and
classes are being celebrated. To illustrate the numerous brave women of
our nation's history, we remember and recount the tales of our
ancestors' talents, sacrifices, and commitments that serve as an
inspiration to today's generation. I ask that you and my other
distinguished colleagues join me in celebrating these brave women who
have improved American society and whose stories are woven into the
fabric of our nation.
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