Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because this month marks the 40th anniversary of the tragic death of Marjaree Mason, a woman whose life was filled with so much promise and purpose. In 1978, Marjaree was soon approaching graduation from Fresno State. She had a job she enjoyed, working for the National Economic Development Association. She was committed to serving others and surrounded herself with the support of family and friends. That was until her life was cut short by a brutal death. At the age of 36, Marjaree was heinously kidnapped, abused, and murdered by her ex-boyfriend at his Fresno home. To celebrate her life and continued legacy, the folks in Fresno dedicated the Marjaree Mason Center, which was founded in 1979, to provide victims and survivors of domestic violence a safe and supportive environment. The center offers long-term safe housing, legal assistance, educational opportunities, crisis support, and counseling to victims and their families. It is in constant need. The center offers long-term safe housing. For decades, I have been working hard to end these horrific crimes plaguing our community and the Nation. Over 10 years ago, Congressman Ted Poe and I founded the bipartisan Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus in the House of Representatives to give a voice to victims of domestic abuse and other crimes that sadly occur on a national scale.…”