[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S6337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO AUDREY ROSENSTEIN

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Audrey 
Rosenstein of Las Vegas, NV, for her tireless efforts on behalf of 
children in need of a family and her work that has distinguished her as 
a 2018 Angel in Adoption honoree. After learning of Audrey's story, I 
was proud to nominate her for this award, which is presented to 
individuals for outstanding contributions to adoption and child welfare 
through the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
  Audrey and her husband, Craig, are parents to five biological 
children and 10 adopted children. Sixteen years ago, the Rosensteins 
decided to fill the empty bedrooms of their adult children with 
children in need of a safe and loving environment. Since then, their 
family has welcomed 25 foster children into their loving home. As a 
father of four, I have great admiration for the Rosensteins who have 
opened their heart and home to those who are in need of it most.
  In addition to her parenting role, Audrey is committed to serving her 
community. Audrey is the president of Fostering Southern Nevada, an 
organization that is dedicated to improving foster parent recruitment 
and retention. She also works closely with the Clark County Department 
of Family Services on the Quality Parenting Initiative, as well as with 
Child Haven and Peggy's Closet to help ensure that foster families have 
access to the resources that they need.
  Audrey was quoted in a Las Vegas Review Journal article saying, ``I'm 
hoping we give children a feeling of being loved, important and being a 
part of a family. The idea that we've made an impact in someone's life 
makes it all worth it.''
  I certainly believe that Audrey has made a significant impact on many 
young lives, and I believe that Nevada is better off because of her 
unwavering commitment to providing young Nevadans with much-needed hope 
and love. I offer my deepest appreciation to both Audrey and her 
husband Craig for their efforts to care for Southern Nevada's children, 
and I ask that all of my colleagues join me in recognizing their 
service to our community.

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