[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO KATHLEEN BOUTIN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Kathleen Boutin for 
her leadership as director of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
  For the past 7 years, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth has 
provided a safe and secure environment for abused and neglected 
children. At their facility, the Partnership provides a nurturing 
environment that teaches these children life skills and provides them 
with new opportunities for success.
  Under Kathleen's leadership and direction, the Nevada Partnership for 
Homeless Youth operates two Safe Place programs, two drop-in centers 
and two additional centers are being constructed. In 2005, Nevada 
Partnership was responsible for Clark County's first count of homeless 
youth. This past year, they have assisted over 1,500 homeless youths. 
The Partnership also provides Nevada's homeless youth with medical 
care, emergency shelter services, long-term residential programs and 
the opportunity to transform their lives.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Kathleen Boutin for her leadership 
of the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. The service that she and 
her organization provide for the area's homeless youth is laudable. I 
applaud Kathleen for her leadership and wish her continued success in 
their efforts to improve the lives of our cities' youth.

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