[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SHARON SCHAUER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sharon 
Schauer, a member of the Yolo Crisis Nursery. Ms. Schauer is being 
honored at this year's Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed for her limitless 
volunteer contributions, which have greatly benefited the Yolo Crisis 
Nursery and our community.
  The Yolo Crisis Nursery was founded in 2001 as a child-abuse 
prevention program. The Nursery aims to help children thrive and become 
resilient after traumatic experiences. The Nursery fulfills its mission 
through signature programs such as Crisis Overnight and Respite Care, 
Wraparound Services for Families, and a Specialized Infant Day Care and 
Preschool.
  Since joining the Friends of the Yolo Crisis Nursery group in 2016, 
Ms. Schauer has brought a superior level of professionalism to the 
organization through her management and leadership. Not only has she 
been an active member, but also she has served as a Co-Chair of the 
organization since 2020, as well as a Board Associate on the Yolo 
Crisis Nursery Board of Directors.
  Ms. Schauer's talents and contribution to the Yolo Crisis Nursery are 
invaluable. She is the only member of the volunteer organization to 
have a critical role in planning all fundraising events. Ms. Schauer is 
a skilled project manager with a background in business and finance. As 
a result of this, she has made every Crisis Nursery event a resounding 
success through her budget management and keen attention to detail.
  Ms. Schauer's vision for expanding the resources of Yolo Crisis 
Nursery came to life when she added a fall Barn Dance to the 
organization's annual calendar of events. The result of this event is 
that it strengthened our community and raised awareness for child abuse 
prevention programs offered by the Yolo Crisis Nursery. The Nursery has 
provided more than 5,000 care packages of basic needs as part of their 
services and 3,000 safe stays in the Nursery's loving, home-like 
environment for children whose caretakers found themselves temporarily 
unable to provide a secure environment.
  Through Ms. Schauer's selfless leadership, she has motivated the 
group of volunteers at the organization to raise approximately 10 
percent of the annual operating budget for the Yolo Crisis Nursery 
through their unique events and community outreach.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Schauer for her dedicated service and 
philanthropic actions in our community. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor her here today.

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