[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 56 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING LAURIE RICHARDSON

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                            HON. JIM GIBBONS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the state of Nevada, I would 
like to congratulate Mrs. Laurie Richardson of Henderson, Nevada for 
her achievement and recognition as Mother of the Year by the American 
Mothers Inc. (AMI). While all 50 states are represented, as well as 
Puerto Rico, this is their 51st award and the first one that has been 
awarded to a resident of Nevada since the state's chapter began in the 
1940's.
  While this award recognizes her only as a mother, Mrs. Richardson is 
also a distinguished singer in a Grammy award-winning choir, a 
grandmother of nine, an advocate for children with special needs, and a 
dynamic guest speaker for special education issues. Mrs. Richardson has 
volunteered with various school districts for over 29 years before 
recently becoming a full-time child advocate.
  While also raising three of her own children, Mrs. Richardson has 
opened her home and her heart to raise four foster children as well. 
Upon her reception of this distinguished award, Mrs. Richardson will 
represent AMI for the next calendar year as she advocates the 
importance of motherhood around the country.
  Mrs. Richardson has not only set a benchmark for mothers throughout 
this country, but she is also a great example for all Nevada families. 
Mrs. Richardson's dedication to children is truly inspirational. As a 
Representative of Nevada, I am very proud to have her as a part of my 
community. I commend and congratulate her for this great achievement.

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