Recognizing Heather Davenport

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Mr. MACKENZIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Heather Davenport, USOA Ms. Pennsylvania, and founder of We Are Strong LLC, a nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse and offering hope to those affected.

Since earning her title in November, she has volunteered at food banks, supported pediatric cancer families, honored veterans, and raised awareness about domestic violence throughout the State. She has used her role as USOA Ms. Pennsylvania to represent our community with compassion and purpose.

Heather, a proud resident of the Greater Lehigh Valley and a mother of five, has used her platform to give a voice to those who are often overlooked and to strengthen the support systems for individuals facing abuse.

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate her and thank her for the incredible work that she is doing. Her nonprofit, We Are Strong, is a traveling domestic violence clinic that provides essential resources such as housing, clothing, and emotional support to individuals in need throughout the State.

This work is urgently needed. In Pennsylvania alone, more than 100 victims lost their lives to domestic violence last year, and nationally, one in four women experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime.

I appreciate the work that Heather has done and want to continue to extend heartfelt gratitude for all of her work.

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