[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 6, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                RECOGNIZING THE SHINE FAMILY FOUNDATION

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize an 
organization from my home State of Nevada whose continued dedication to 
our Nation's active military, veterans, and their families is 
inspiring. As the Shine Family Foundation celebrates their first 
anniversary of becoming a recognized nonprofit organization, I thank 
them for their commitment to assisting our country's military community 
during times of hardship. We rely on organizations like the Shine 
Family Foundation to ease the stress that military families face when a 
family member is deployed. I applaud the Shine Family Foundation for 
their commitment to our heroes who sacrifice so much to keep America 
safe.
  The Shine Family Foundation was founded to address the needs of 
military personnel and their families when they are separated due to 
prolonged and often multiple deployments. As their loved ones are far 
away from home sacrificing their own well-being for the safety of our 
Nation, military families often struggle with hardships while they are 
apart. Having a brother who served overseas, I understand the 
sacrifices that military families make when a loved one is deployed.
  The Shine Family Foundation is committed to ensuring soldiers 
deployed across the globe are able to connect with their families back 
home. Last year, the Shine Family Foundation's gifting program helped 
provide school supplies, Christmas gifts, food, gift cards, and phone 
cards to more than 100 military families. Recognizing the changing 
dynamics of our military force, the foundation also provides assistance 
to veterans returning from Active Duty to help welcome them home. They 
also offer a mentoring program for young children whose parents or 
siblings are serving in war zones.
  I commend the Shine Family Foundation's commitment to honor and give 
back to our military communities. We must always remember the brave men 
and women in uniform and their families who make grave sacrifices to 
protect our freedom. As their organization grows, I know they will 
maintain a commitment to touching the lives of our troops and their 
families. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
honorable organization for all they do for our Nation's heroes.

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