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April 02. 2009

The Honorable David R Obey. Chairman

The Honorable Jerry Lewis, Ranking Member
Committee on Appropriations
H·218. The CapitQj
Washington, D.C 20515

Dear Chairman Obey and Ranking Member LeWIS;

I am requesting funding for the AnliNlolence Project in fiscal year 2010.

The entity to receive funding for thIS Pfotect IS .

long Island Gay and lesbian Youth
34 Part Avenue
Bayshore, NY 11706

The funding WOuld be used for alilatance to all victim. of hate and bias crimes on long Island
through a unique co llaboration with organizations s.l"Ilng Individual. historically victimized
by these crimes. Through this federal appropriation, AVP·U wltle~pand by building
community coalitions, Increase support for victim. and survivors. bitter oocument
Incidences of hate and biOI. crimea and enhance trai ning for Slrvlce providers and law
enforcement personnel

t certify thai neither I nor my SpOUIe has any nnanclallnterest In this project.

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Steve Israel
Member of Congress