[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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      WELCOMING JAMESHIA SHEPHERD TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in welcoming my constituent, Ms. Jameshia 
Shepherd, to Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day.
  Today, I am honored to be joined by Jameshia Shepherd, who is 
shadowing me as part of the 2016 Congressional Foster Youth Day. 
Throughout her time with me, I have had the opportunity to learn more 
about Jameshia and she has had the opportunity to learn more about my 
work in Congress.
  Jameshia is a remarkable young woman who has dedicated herself to 
help enrich the lives of those who, like her, have grown up in the 
foster care system. Like me, Jameshia is studying social work. She 
hopes to pursue her law degree with the intention of eventually working 
with juvenile delinquent youth. Using her experiences as a template for 
a brighter future, Jameshia has shown a great dedication to her fellow 
community members. I am confident that her passion to impact young 
lives will prove to be a determining factor in the futures of young 
individuals like her. Her commitment is commendable, and I am honored 
to have had the opportunity to meet her.
  Foster Youth Shadow Day, launched in 2011, provides Members of 
Congress the opportunity to meet foster youth in order to discuss and 
develop policy recommendations to strengthen the child welfare system 
and improve the overall well-being of youth and families throughout the 
United States. It has been an honor to take part in this program.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I applaud Ms. Jameshia Shepherd for her 
dedication to serve those in her community and commitment to helping 
young individuals like her to build a bright future.

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