Representative Jackie Biskupsi to receive national Visionary Voice Award
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Representative Jackie Biskupsi to receive national “Visionary Voice” award
SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2009 — The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA) has announced House of Representatives member Jackie Biskupski—D, Salt Lake City, as a 2009 recipient of The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Visionary Voice Award.
During Utah’s 2009 Legislative Session, Representative Biskupski sponsored House Bill 132: Sexual Assault Victim Protocols, which ensures that rape victims are provided with timely information and access to emergency contraception when they seek medical care.
“Representative Biskupski was nominated by UCASA for advocating successfully for victims’ rights, and for obtaining unanimous bi-partisan support to ensure rape victims are provided with timely information and access to emergency contraception,” said UCASA Executive Director Alana Kindness in a statement.
The Visionary Voice Award recognizes the creativity, hard work, and dedication of individuals around the country working to address and prevent sexual violence. Winners are selected by their respective state, tribal, or territory anti-sexual violence coalitions and represent a wide range of individuals doing this critical work at the local level.
“We are very happy for Representative Biskupski,” said House Minority Leader Representative David Litvack—D, Salt Lake City. “Her hard work and commitment to bipartisanship at the legislature is evident to all of us who enjoy the privilege of working with her. It is wonderful to see her receive such a prestigious award for her dedication.”
An awards ceremony for Representative Biskupsi and the other award recipients will be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda. This event is free and open to the public.
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