In 2010, Peoria witnessed Biden's speaking talent and personal touch
PEORIA — Like others, Martha Herm was dazzled by Joe Biden. At the time — March 31, 2010 — Herm was the executive director for Peoria’s Center for the Prevention of Abuse, and Biden was two years into his vice presidency in the Obama administration. Biden, a crucial player in passing 1994’s Violence Against Women Act, had been invited to Peoria as keynote speaker for the organization’s annual Partners in Peace Awards fundraising event. “His speaking ability was fabulous,” says Herm, who five years ago retired after 26 years with the center. “His ability to connect was terr...
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