[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO SARA O'MEARA AND YVONNE FEDDERSON

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to pay tribute to 
Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, co-founders of Childhelp USA and 
recipients of the 2001 National Charity Lifetime Achievement Award.
  Since its founding in 1959, Childhelp USA has provided for the 
physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and 
neglected children. Childhelp USA believes that every child has a 
unique contribution to make to the world, and therefore has put 
extraordinary effort into helping every child to heal and develop self-
esteem.
  Childhelp USA has committed to a ``Continuum of Care'' for abused and 
neglected children. Childhelp USA's programs include residential 
treatment centers with on-grounds educational programs, community-based 
group homes, foster homes, a National Child Abuse Hotline, and a 
National Policy Analysis Center. Currently, the Greater Detroit 
Auxiliary is pursuing a gift of land on which to build a Childhelp USA 
Assessment and Residential Treatment Center in Southeastern Michigan.
  Throughout the years, Childhelp USA's dedication has earned them 
recognition and strong support. Recently, Sara O'Meara and Yvonne 
Fedderson were honored by President George W. Bush. Additionally, 
Childhelp USA's National Advisory Board consists of notables such as 
former First Lady Barbara Bush, Elizabeth Dole, Reverend Billy Graham, 
Jack Kemp, and Nancy Reagan.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, I submit this tribute to be included in the 
archives of the history of our country. Leaders such as Sara O'Meara 
and Yvonne Fedderson are tremendous assets to those children in need of 
a helping hand.

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