Erik Paulsen: “I want to congratulate and recognize Susan Neis and the 29 years of service to our community she has provided as…”

“I want to congratulate and recognize Susan Neis and the 29 years of service to our community she has provided as executive director for Cornerstone Advocacy Service. Susan's hard work began in 1985, when Cornerstone was just a few staff members and volunteers working together in one room out of a church in Bloomington. Under her leadership and her vision for preventing domestic abuse, Cornerstone has now grown to 80 employees who provide around-the-clock crisis counseling, emergency shelter services, and transitional housing to ten cities across Hennepin County. I have spent time at Cornerstone myself, and I have seen firsthand the services they provide in our community for adults and children who have been traumatized by domestic violence, by sexual violence, and human trafficking. Mr. Speaker, the impact of Cornerstone's success is a reflection of Susan's hard work, her dedication, and her passion. I would like to thank Susan for helping save lives, for serving our community, and I congratulate her on her successful tenure at Cornerstone, and I wish her the best in her retirement. ____________________”