I had the pleasure of attending the annual Partner's In Peace luncheon for the Center for Prevention of Abuse. As everyone knows, the key note speaker was Vice President Joe Biden. Words can not express how touched I was by his speech. He gave the background details on the work that went in to getting the V.A.W.A. bill passed, which stands for violence against women act. This act administers financial support for domestic violence programs and shelters all over the country, and develops policy around the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. I didn't know how instrumental Biden was in getting the act passed. It was a 20 year labor of love for Biden who had been inspired by his father in authoring the bill. He spoke for nearly an hour with conviction and passion on the subject. He told touching stories about some of the many families he had met who had been affected by domestic violence. Biden was a phenomenal Senator and continues to do important work for everyday people as Vice President. It's too bad that as of late he seems to be known more for his gaffes than his accomplishments and policies. I encourage you to get to know all of the wonderful things he has done and continues to do. It is good to know what a wonderful man we have as Vice President. He is a true compliment to President Obama.
J
