[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 3 (Friday, January 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E4]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF STEPHANIE MOGENSEN

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 5, 2018

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
Stephanie Mogensen. Stephanie is a veteran case manager at the Jeanine 
Nicarico Children's Advocacy Center in Wheaton where she serves as an 
advocate for children who have been victimized by sexual abuse and 
severe psychical abuse.
  Prior to joining the center, Stephanie worked in the Victim Witness 
Department of the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. During that 
time, she realized she wanted to focus on helping children and making a 
difference in the families' lives. For the past 13 years, she has done 
exactly that while working at the Jeanine Nicarico Children's Advocacy 
Center. Stephanie is a champion for many of the 400 to 500 children 
victimized by sexual abuse and severe psychical abuse in DuPage County. 
She makes it her mission to monitor each child from the first phone 
call until the end of the criminal proceeding and in most cases, she 
continues to be a familiar face for the child and the family.
  DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin, whose office supervises 
the center, praised Stephanie stating, ``To Stephanie, it's not just a 
job. She truly cares about these victims and that makes her so 
effective and important to the office. She's passionate. She loves her 
job and we're thankful she's here doing it.'' This is evident by the 
amount of thank-you letters she receives from victims and their 
families who were appreciative of the empathy and kindness she showed 
throughout the process. Stephanie has served the DuPage community 
admirably. She has been a strong leader and voice for those who 
suffered tremendous pain. Her long service to the victims and their 
families is truly commendable.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the service and dedication 
of Stephanie Mogensen.

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