[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H4587]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRESSIONAL FOSTER YOUTH SHADOW DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Nebraska (Mr. Bacon) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Foster Youth Shadow 
Day.
  Today, I have Wini visiting us from Omaha, Nebraska. She is a junior 
at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying criminal justice, with 
a minor in communications. Wini is in Washington, D.C., along with more 
than 100 young adults participating in the seventh annual Congressional 
Foster Youth Shadow Day.
  Currently, there are more than 400,000 youth in the foster care 
system, and we need to make sure the system is working well for all of 
our children. I look forward to learning from Wini so I can better 
advocate for these children in Congress as the newest co-chair of the 
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth. As a foster parent myself, I know 
how important it is for every child to have a safe, supportive, and 
loving family.
  Wini is an inspiration for all of us, as she wants to attend law 
school and continue using her voice as an advocate for young people.
  Thank you for being here today, Wini. I know you have a bright future 
ahead of you, because you have an indomitable spirit, you have heart, 
and you have character.

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