[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO ADAM AND MELINDA HENDRIX

 Mr. SCHMITT. Madam President, I rise today to honor Adam and 
Melinda Hendrix of Wentzville, MO, for their inspirational work through 
their nonprofit, Justin Delivers Hope, or JDH.
  In 2017, Adam and Melinda lost their 23-year-old son Justin to a 
heroin overdose. With this tragedy, the Hendrixes decided to devote 
themselves to helping other families who have experienced the loss of a 
loved one. Motivated by their loss to establish Justin Delivers Hope, 
this charity has done heroic work. JDH has raised money for the 
education and prevention of heroin and opiate abuse, distributed Narcan 
to family members and friends of users, and assisted local police 
departments by funding more K-9 units to fight drug-related crime.
  Since its founding, JDH has raised enough money to fund 18 K-9 units 
to work in local police departments in St. Charles, MO. In 2022, these 
dogs have helped officers remove nearly 300 pounds of illegal drugs off 
the streets.
  Adam and Melinda Hendrix are truly Champions of Missouri. Because of 
their efforts and compassion, the St. Louis community is safer and 
better equipped to address the tragic effects of drug abuse. I am proud 
to recognize both Adam and Melinda for their work on this important 
issue and wish them all the best as they continue to serve the citizens 
of Missouri.

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