[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF AMY DICKINSON AND FOR RECEIVING THE HORATIO 
                              ALGER AWARD

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 4, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of Amy 
Dickinson and for receiving the Horatio Alger Award.
  Amy exemplifies perseverance in the face of adversity and provides an 
example of the strength which can come from that adversity. Overcoming 
the challenges of growing up with a single parent, she received a 
scholarship and worked her way through college to earn a diploma from 
Georgetown University. Following her graduation in 1981, Amy worked as 
a producer for NBC and then as a successful writer. Her career 
represents her ability to overcome the unexpected challenges of life 
and to grow because of them. Amy has found great success despite the 
challenges she has faced from a young age and should serve as a 
reminder of the importance of hard work and dedication.
  For nearly forty years, Amy's work has appeared in some of our 
nation's leading publications, including the New York Times, the 
Washington Post, and Time magazine. Since 2003, she has written the 
``Ask Amy'' column for the Chicago Tribune which is syndicated 
throughout North America and reaches an estimated twenty million 
viewers a day. Her first memoir reached the New York Times best seller 
list within two weeks of publication. Her work has consistently 
highlighted her compassion and wisdom.
  Amy has dedicated her time to several charitable organizations and 
initiatives. She has worked tirelessly for library fundraising and 
literacy projects throughout the nation and has created her own 
initiative, A Book on Every Bed which encourages family to gift books 
during the holiday season. She is involved in community organizations 
such as the State Theatre in Ithaca and has raised money to help 
children from backgrounds similar to hers. Amy should serve as an 
inspiration not only to the Horatio Alger scholars, but to all 
Americans.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to celebrate Amy Dickinson and her 
extraordinary career.

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