Ruzicka, Marla (1976–2005)
Ruzicka, Marla (1976–2005)
American activist. Born Dec 31, 1976, in Lakeport, CA; killed by a car bomber in Iraq, April 16, 2005; dau. of Nancy and Clifford Ruzicka (civil engineer); attended Long Island University.
Aid worker, sought to get compensation for victims of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq (2001–05); persuaded US Senator Patrick Leahy to put an amendment into a foreign aid bill to give $2.5 million for Afghan victims; got $20 million for victims in Iraq.
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