| Honoring First Book |
May 18, 2012 |
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Eleanor Norton, D-DC
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"First Book was founded in Washington, DC, twenty years ago this week, by Peter Gold, Elizabeth Arky, and Kyle Zimmer, who recognized the critical need for books among the children of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, and how this limits children’s futures. The children of the District of Columbia were the first beneficiaries of First Book’s work, and D.C. children have been a special focus of the organization over the years, even as it expanded to every state in the union and Canada. In the past two years alone, First Book has provided more than 300,000 brand-new books to children across this city."
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| Honoring The Service And Dedication Of Ms. Cynthia Berry Of Long Beach, California |
May 18, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"Ms. Berry’s story is simple but inspiring. She graduated from college and took in her first foster children in her early 20’s, ready to open her heart and home to try and give those less fortunate the warm and happy childhood she had experienced. When she went on to nursing school it was too time consuming to give the children everything they deserved, so she took a break from the foster care system."
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| National Foster Care Month |
May 18, 2012 |
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Marsha Blackburn, R-TN
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"There are countless Eula Gardner Dowdy’s in our great country whose love enriches the children that enter their homes. I rise today to thank all those who bring foster children into their hearts and make a lasting and powerful difference in lives of those children. During National Foster Care Month, I ask my colleagues to rise with me in thanksgiving for the many foster parents who are wonderful examples of devotion to the youth of today so that they may have hope for a better tomorrow."
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| In Recognition Of Norwegian Constitution Day |
May 17, 2012 |
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Dennis Kucinich, D-OH
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"The holiday is celebrated with a prominent display of the nation’s flag as well as a focus on parades featuring the children of the community. Processions are traditionally led by marching bands with some participants dressed in traditional Norwegian attire and often include speeches by young and old alike."
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