[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 24 (Thursday, February 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E295]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE SPADAFOR-CLAY

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Christine Spadafor-
Clay, the C.E.O. of St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
  Christine is the first woman and non-clergy person to run St. Jude's 
Ranch for Children in its 39-year history. St. Jude's Ranch for 
Children provides a safe and caring environment for abused, abandoned, 
and neglected children. Since starting, Christine has overseen a number 
of organizational changes including updating the record-keeping process 
and reshaping the organizational structure system. In addition, 
Christine was instrumental in facilitating a much-needed renovation of 
the Boulder City campus.
  The St. Jude's facility is spread over 40-acres in Southern Nevada 
and consists of 24 buildings. Over the years the facilities have come 
into disrepair and are in need of significant refurbishment. Now, due 
to Christine's leadership, St. Jude's is finally receiving the 
renovation it deserves. As a result of sizable contribution from a 
Southern Nevada non-profit, HomeAid, and its partner, Pardee Homes, 
eight cottages will be completely renovated and the campus will get new 
landscaping.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Christine Spadafor-Clay of St. 
Jude's Ranch for Children. The service that they provide for the area's 
abandoned and neglected children is laudable. I applaud Christine for 
her leadership and with them continued success in their new, 
refurbished facility.

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