[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7420]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


        WELCOMING JUSTIN McELWEE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in welcoming my constituent, Mr. Justin 
McElwee, to Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day.
  Today, I am honored to be joined by Justin McElwee, who is shadowing 
me as part of the 2016 Congressional Foster Youth Day. Throughout his 
time with me, I have had the opportunity to learn more about Justin and 
he has had the opportunity to learn more about my work in Congress.
  Justin is a remarkable young man who has dedicated himself to the 
work of fighting for a better future for young individuals in poverty 
and those in foster care. Justin is studying international relations 
with the hope of working with international organizations who battle 
for the downtrodden in the United States and around the world. Justin's 
commitment to serve his fellow man, especially young individuals like 
himself, is commendable. I am honored to have had the opportunity to 
meet such a remarkable young individual. Justin is living proof that 
the circumstances of youth can be used to help shape a brilliant 
future.
  Foster Youth Shadow Day, launched in 2011, provides Members of 
Congress the opportunity to meet foster youth in order to discuss and 
develop policy recommendations to strengthen the child welfare system 
and improve the overall well-being of youth and families throughout the 
United States. It has been an honor to take part in this program.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I applaud Mr. Justin McElwee for his 
dedication to serve those in his community and commitment to helping 
young individuals like him to build a bright future.




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