[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 115 (Tuesday, July 28, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S8191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DEBORAH WEINSTEIN

 Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Deborah 
Weinstein, executive director of the Coalition on Human Needs, for her 
leadership and commitment to the needs of low-income and other 
vulnerable populations.
  On July 29, the coalition will honor Ms. Weinstein for her 
extraordinary 30-plus years of advocacy work on a wide range of issues 
at both the State and Federal level. Throughout her distinguished 
career, Debbie Weinstein has been a tireless advocate for children, 
families, and those Americans most in need. She has been an architect 
of various coalitions, which is essential in promoting and enacting 
good public policy.
  Over the years, I have been proud to work with Debbie and the 
Coalition on Human Needs on programs of mutual interest and concern 
like the earned income tax credit, child support enforcement, child 
nutrition, child care, and temporary assistance for needy families, 
TANF. The outreach and work of the coalition under Ms. Weinstein's 
strong leadership has played an important role in educating grassroots 
advocates and helping them convey their beliefs to policymakers on the 
Hill. It is an important role that has been done quite well for many 
years by Debbie Weinstein.
  As executive director of the Coalition on Human Needs, Debbie has 
earned the respect and support of her colleagues. Recognition by ones 
peers is a strong endorsement indeed. It is my honor and privilege 
today to recognize Debbie Weinstein's compassion for the most 
vulnerable among us, and I thank her for that commitment.

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