[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E643]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF SUE SWISHER

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say a few words about Sue 
Swisher, a good friend of mine, and a true champion for the children of 
our region.
   Sue will be retiring this summer, after more than twenty-four years 
leading the Child Abuse Council in Rock Island, Illinois. Sue joined 
the Child Abuse Council as Director of Programs in 1994, and became its 
Executive Director in 1998. Under her leadership, the Child Abuse 
Council has provided child-abuse treatment and prevention to hundreds 
of children and families in our region. During her tenure, Sue 
spearheaded the creation of programs designed to prevent child abuse, 
instead of just reacting to it, including teacher-training programs 
like Safe from the Start, and fatherhood classes like Boot Camp for 
Dads.
   People learn lessons during childhood that stay with them their 
entire lives. Children can either learn about trust and respect, or 
they can learn about fear and insecurity. Sue Swisher has worked 
tirelessly to ensure that our children learn lessons about love and 
respect that will resonate throughout their lives. We will miss her 
steady hand, and thank her for her invaluable contribution to our 
community.

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