Civil Rights
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sat down for a roundtable discussion with community leaders on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Centro de Prosperidad in Hillsboro, focusing on the challenges facing asylum seekers and exploring ways the federal government can step up.
Oregon’s 1st Congressional District representative witnessed the turmoil on the front lines in 2020 when she visited Matamoros, Mexico, with a congressional delegation to learn about the strife and struggle families experience as they attempt to restart their lives.
“Elizabeth Furse dedicated her life to service, enriching the lives of people in Northwest Oregon by advocating for equal rights, tribal sovereignty, peace and more,” Bonamici said in a release. “I was fortunate to call Elizabeth a mentor and friend, and I am honored to introduce this legislation to recognize her trailblazing contributions to Northwest Oregon by naming a post office after her so people will be inspired by her example for years to come.”
“That says a lot about the members of the community, who understand that refugees have fled their home countries and often have language barriers. They will get culturally appropriate food and assistance,” the Oregon Democrat said on her visit Jan. 3.
“I think it is a wonderful thing they are doing here. I will do everything I can when I return to Washington to fight for funding refugee programs, because it’s the right thing to do.”
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sat down with leaders of the resource center Wednesday, Aug. 23, to hear about the work being done in the western end of Washington County to help people feel like they belong in their community.