[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mr. LaHOOD Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize a critical 
organization that supports residents of Illinois' 18th Congressional 
District, Prevent Child Abuse America, as they celebrate their 45th 
anniversary.
  In 1972, Donna J. Stone founded Prevent Child Abuse America in 
Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, Prevent Child Abuse America has been 
a leader in promoting healthy development of children through 
prevention of child abuse. While the organization has expanded to 
chapters in all 50 states, the mission of Prevent Child Abuse America 
has continued to remain the same.
  Prevent Child Abuse America is committed to preventing the neglect 
and abuse of children across our nation. Their Healthy Families America 
program makes services easily accessible to children across our country 
and allows Prevent Child Abuse America to reach nearly 100,000 families 
each year. With their state headquarters located in Springfield, 
Illinois, I am grateful for the services they provide to families in 
the 18th District and across Illinois.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Prevent Child Abuse America on 
their 45th Anniversary, and I wish them much success as they continue 
to provide essential services to families, in Illinois and across our 
country, for years to come.

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