[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
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                       A TRIBUTE TO SHELLY YANOFF

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Shelly 
Yanoff. For 25 years, Ms. Yanoff has served as executive director of 
the Public Citizens for Children and Youth, PCCY, and in the fall will 
celebrate her retirement after decades of service to her community.
  Ms. Yanoff's celebrated career began in the mid-1960's when she 
crafted the strategy to save the ``Get Set'' day care program of 5,000 
children in Philadelphia. She went on to lead a rally in Harrisburg of 
2,000 Philadelphians who insisted on more State support for neglected 
children. In 1987, Ms. Yanoff began her career as executive director 
for PCCY where she has touched thousands of children and their families 
through her leadership.
  During her career, she has played a major role in expanding the scope 
and quality of services to children and their families in the region. 
Ms. Yanoff launched a child health watch in neighborhoods around the 
City of Philadelphia and taught families how to secure health insurance 
for their children. In addition she has advocated and helped craft the 
Children's Health Insurance Program, CHIP, and continued to work on 
securing healthcare for the region's children.
  Ms. Yanoff's long and impressive career showcases her commitment and 
service to her community. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in thanking Shelly Yanoff for her work 
and congratulate her on the occasion of her retirement.

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