[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 61 (Friday, March 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNIZING LAURAMONTEVERDI FOR HER WORK TO COMBAT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC

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                          HON. J. FRENCH HILL

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 2020

  Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Laura 
Monteverdi for her work to combat the opioid epidemic in Arkansas.
  Laura was recently awarded the National Newsmaker Award by the 
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) for her outstanding 
focus on the opioid crisis in Arkansas.
  The National Newsmaker Award is given to a journalist in TV, print or 
radio, who uses their platform to inform the public on substance use 
and misuse.
  THV11, the CBS affiliate in Little Rock where Laura is an anchor, was 
awarded an Emmy in October for their work on Saving a Generation: The 
New Face of Drug Addiction.
  Laura led the project, which takes a look at the drug addiction 
crisis in Arkansas. She now travels the state sharing her personal 
story with youth organizations, local churches and schools.
  The opioid crisis is plaguing our Nation and hurting too many of our 
families, and I am proud to recognize Laura's passion and lasting 
commitment to tackling this devastating epidemic throughout Arkansas 
and the country.

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