[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING NATALIE AUDAGE WITH CALIFORNIA'S THIRD DISTRICT WOMAN OF THE 
                               YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2018

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. Natalie Audage 
as a woman of the year. She is committed to serving her community 
through her career as a Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator for Yolo 
County Children's Alliance. Her down-to-earth and engaging personality 
and commitment to professionalism enable her to bridge divides and 
affect positive change in social service sectors in Yolo County. 
Through her work, Ms. Audage produces a guide of resources that aims to 
prevent child abuse by providing parents and caregivers with skills 
that encourage healthy interactions with their children. As a 
coordinator of Yolo County Children's Alliance's Family Strengthening 
Network, she spearheaded the effort to train collaborative providers on 
the World Cafe model, an initiative which brings parents, leaders, 
educators, agency staff, and students together to pursue improvements 
in county systems. This model ensures that people of all communities 
are reached and offered the opportunity to reach their potential and 
thrive. Ms. Audage also worked for the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, where she researched and produced 
resources related to violence prevention and the adverse effects of 
child abuse across the lifespan. She brings this expertise to her work 
fighting for families in Yolo County. She is a passionate and dedicated 
advocate for children and is leaving an indelible mark on Child Abuse 
Prevention in Yolo County. I commend Natalie Audage for her passion and 
commitment to keeping children safe and in healthy family environments.

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