[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 30 (Monday, February 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E251]
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                      RECOGNIZING JEANNE MILSTEIN

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2012

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the retirement 
of Connecticut's Child Advocate, Jeanne Milstein, and celebrate her 
years of service to the State and, more importantly, to Connecticut's 
children and their families.
  For over a decade, Jeanne has headed the Office of the Child Advocate 
(OCA), which oversees the protection and care of the State's most 
vulnerable children. Under Jeanne's leadership, the OCA has reviewed 
and acted on thousands of requests for assistance ranging from safety 
and health to education. Most recently, the OCA participated in the 
Children and Recession Task Force, leading an effort on transitioning 
young adults leaving the care of the state Department of Children and 
Families. OCA has also led oversight on children in congregate care 
settings and transitional supports for confined youth. Beyond 
overseeing the care and protection of Connecticut's children, Jeanne 
and the OCA have been fierce watchdogs of taxpayer resources.
  Jeanne's hard work and dedication have been an invaluable resource 
for Connecticut and should serve as an example for all those in public 
service. Again, I ask that my colleagues join me in applauding Jeanne's 
service and recognizing her retirement.

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