[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E837]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING SUSAN LLOYD YOLEN ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2019

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker. It is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to join family, friends, and colleagues in extending my heartfelt 
congratulations, deepest thanks, and sincere appreciation to Susan 
Lloyd Yolen as she marks her retirement after thirty-two years of 
dedicated service to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England.
  Susan has dedicated her professional life to ensuring that those 
served by PPSNE have had access to the health care and services that 
they need. As Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, Susan has 
also been a strong voice on both the local and national stages for 
Planned Parenthood and the families they serve.
  Throughout her thirty-two-year career, she spent countless hours 
leading the organization's efforts to fight for quality, affordable 
healthcare, as well as reducing teen birth rates and reducing racial 
and ethnic health disparities by removing barriers to services and 
information. Susan's steadfast commitment has earned her the respect 
and admiration not only of her colleagues at PPSNE, but that of the 
legislators and community activists who had the opportunity to work 
with her.
  I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to extend a special note 
of thanks to Susan for her friendship and support over the years. She 
has been an invaluable resource to both myself and my staff. Susan has 
only ever been a phone call away and I, like so many others, consider 
myself fortunate to call her my friend. I am confident that I speak for 
everyone who has had the opportunity to work with Susan over the years 
when I say her passion, compassion, tenacity, and commitment will be 
deeply missed.
  Planned Parenthood of Southern New England stands as a model for 
affiliates across the country and that is in large part because of 
Susan Yolen. Advocate, mentor, and friend, she has left an indelible 
mark on this outstanding organization and a legacy that will continue 
to inspire others to ensure that everyone has access to the affordable, 
quality reproductive health care they need and deserve. I am honored to 
stand today to extend my heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Susan, 
for her outstanding leadership and good work, as well as my very best 
wishes for many more years of health and happiness as she enjoys her 
retirement.

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