[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 205 (Monday, December 8, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S8546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO DR. ALINE ANDRES

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and 
congratulate Aline Andres, Ph.D., R.D., CLC, on her election to the 
National Academy of Medicine, one of the most prestigious distinctions 
in health and medicine. This recognition reflects not only Dr. Andres' 
remarkable professional achievements, but also her deep commitment to 
improving the health and well-being of mothers and children in Arkansas 
and beyond.
  Dr. Andres serves as professor and section chief of developmental 
nutrition within the department of pediatrics at the University of 
Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a project Leader for the Arkansas 
Children's Nutrition Center in Little Rock. Her work has placed 
Arkansas at the forefront of critical research into maternal and child 
health.
  She is internationally regarded for her leadership understanding how 
exposures during pregnancy and lactation can influence outcomes. 
Through rigorously conducted randomized controlled trials of diet and 
lifestyle interventions in pregnant and lactating women, Dr. Andres has 
helped establish causal relationships that shape pregnancy outcomes, 
breast milk composition, and the programming of metabolic health in 
children. Her contributions are improving care, informing policy, and 
guiding future scientific discovery.
  Beyond her research accomplishments, Dr. Andres is known for 
mentoring the next generation of scholars and health professionals. She 
brings exceptional thought and integrity to her work, ensuring her 
students and colleagues are equipped not only with technical expertise 
but also with the compassion essential for serving families. Her 
influence extends well beyond Arkansas as she collaborates with 
national and international partners who rely on her expertise.
  Dr. Andres' election to the National Academy of Medicine is a 
testament to her extraordinary contributions and her unwavering 
dedication to advancing maternal and child health. Her achievements are 
a source of tremendous pride to UAMS, the Arkansas Children's Nutrition 
Center, and our entire State. We are pleased to celebrate her on this 
distinguished honor and her continued service to families and 
communities across the Nation.

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