[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO LAURIE RICHARDSON

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor Laurie Richardson, who 
is the recipient of the 2006 Nevada Mother of the Year Award.
  At an early age, Laurie found that she had a gift for advocating for 
children. After marrying her sweetheart Sullivan Richardson, Laurie 
opened her heart and home to abused and neglected children as a foster 
parent, of which she adopted four. She also gave birth to three 
children of her own.
  Active in church programs, Laurie helped her children develop talents 
in music and sports, and encouraged their community involvement while 
serving as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, leading to her son 
earning his Eagle Scout Award. She has organized several mother support 
groups, volunteered for PTA, and led many service opportunities.
  While raising special-needs children, Laurie helped communities and 
schools recognize the unique needs of children with academic, social, 
and emotional problems. For twenty-nine years, Laurie has voluntarily 
advocated for children within school districts, taught parenting 
classes and represented abused children in court.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Laurie Richardson on the 
floor of the House today. She is an outstanding example to all parents 
and I commend her for her service to the communities and children of 
Nevada.

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