[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF NATALIE WOLFE

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2009

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Natalie Wolfe for her brilliant career as a child advocate. She has 
distinguished herself through her dedication to ensuring that all 
children are afforded the right to quality childcare services.
  After losing her daughter due to the negligence of an unlicensed 
child-care provider, Natalie has committed herself as a driving force 
in the State of Indiana to increasing awareness about the need for 
child-care reform. As a result, she has helped establish the Indiana 
Association for Child Care Resource & Referral Better Baby Program. As 
a voice for thousands of parents who have suffered from similar 
circumstances, Natalie participated heavily in the passage of Reagan's 
Law.
  Earlier this month, Natalie represented Hoosier families in 
Washington, D.C. at the National Association of Child Care Resource and 
Referral Agencies' (NACCRRA) National Policy Symposium. This conference 
allowed Natalie to meet with other child-care advocates and policy 
makers on the importance of passing sound legislation that protects and 
safeguards young children.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in thanking Natalie Wolfe for her 
dedicated public service. Her efforts should inspire us all to recommit 
ourselves to ensuring that the growing child-care needs of our nation's 
children are effectively met.

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