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February 28, 2012 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 2 2411 school was sponsored and operated by the HONORING JEANNE MILSTEIN ON into the dynamic, respected office that it has Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. THE OCCASION OF HER RETIRE- become. She leaves a lasting legacy that will She then entered the Daughters of Charity re- MENT FROM STATE SERVICE continue to influence public policy for years to ligious community and earned her BSN from come. I am proud to join all of those gathered Marillace College in St. Louis, Missouri. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO today to thank Jeanne Milstein for her out- standing service to our state and especially Her assignments from the Daughters of OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our children. I have no doubt that though she Charity took Sister Eileen across the country. is closing this chapter, she will find new oppor- Tuesday, February 28, 2012 In 1964, she started out as a staff nurse at St. tunities to continue her good work. Joseph’s Hospital in Alton, Illinois and contin- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep f ued on to Hotel Dieu Hospital in El Paso, thanks and appreciation that I rise today to Texas as the supervisor of OB/GYN and pay tribute to my good friend, Jeanne Milstein, PERSONAL EXPLANATION emergency services. In 1968 she came back as she steps down after serving nearly twelve to California and worked as supervisor of years as Connecticut’s Child Advocate where HON. W. TODD AKIN emergency services at Mary’s Help Hospital— she oversaw the protection and care of Con- OF MISSOURI necticut’s most vulnerable and youngest citi- today’s Seton Medical Center—in Daly City. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens. 1978 she transferred to O’Connor Hospital in First appointed Child Advocate by former Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Campbell as patient advocate, then as admin- Governor John G. Rowland and, while the Of- Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 73, I istrative coordinator of the chemical abuse fice of the Child Advocate is an independent was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been unit, emergency and outpatient/OR services, agency, has been reappointed and served in present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ and subsequently as director of the pastoral three different administrations. Guided be the f care department. simple adage, ‘‘if you are not outraged, you HONORING RYAN THOMAS In 1984, Sister William Eileen moved south are not paying attention,’’ Jeanne has been an to Los Angeles and became the patient advo- outstanding advocate and has become one of cate at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Three Connecticut’s foremost authorities on issues HON. SAM GRAVES impacting children. years later she returned to the Bay Area as OF MISSOURI Jeanne has dedicated her entire profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the administrator of Laboure Residence in Los sional career to advocating for our young peo- Altos Hills and in 1992, she became chair of ple—giving a voice to those who all too often Tuesday, February 28, 2012 the board of directors at O’Connor Hospital. cannot be heard. In fact, in 2009, she served Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Simultaneously, she managed the St. Vincent as the representative from the United States proudly pause to recognize Ryan Thomas. de Paul free dining room in Oakland from at the 2008 Summit of Ombudsmen for Chil- Ryan is a very special young man who has 1992–2002. dren from G–8 countries. Prior to her service exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship In 2002, Sister William Eileen returned to as Child Advocate, Jeanne was Director of and leadership by taking an active part in the Seton Medical Center and the following year Government Relations for the Connecticut De- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 314, and earn- partment of Children and Families and Legis- ing the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. started serving as Vice-President of Mission lative Director for the Connecticut Commission Ryan has been very active with his troop, Integration, a position she held until today. on Children. Earlier in her career, she was re- participating in many scout activities. Over the She will now move on to Villa Sienna in Moun- sponsible for child care in the Connecticut De- many years Ryan has been involved with tain View and serve as the mission leader at partment of Human Resources and previously scouting, he has not only earned numerous this Daughters of Charity assisted living facil- served as Executive Director of the Women’s merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ity. Center of Southeastern Connecticut and Leg- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Ryan This year she celebrates 50 years as a islative Director of the Permanent Commission has also contributed to his community through Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. of the Status of Women. his Eagle Scout project. Last year she was awarded the Lifetime With her extraordinary passion and commit- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Achievement Award from the Daly City/Colma ment, Jeanne has not only identified the fail- commending Ryan Thomas for his accom- ures of state agencies and public policies to Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, she received plishments with the Boy Scouts of America care for our children, but has authored numer- and for his efforts put forth in achieving the the Daly City Mayor’s Citizen of the Year ous reports on how to make them work for highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Award. those they are supposed to protect. During her f It may come as a surprise that Sister Wil- tenure, she oversaw the investigation and res- liam Eileen—or Sister Miscellaneous as she olution of thousands of complaints, concerns, IN RECOGNITION OF BRAD LEWIS calls herself—is an avid sports fan. She barely or reports by citizens about the welfare of chil- misses a game on TV. Every year she kicks dren in the community and in state or private HON. JACKIE SPEIER off the annual Seton golf tournament and is institutions. She has also spoken frequently on OF CALIFORNIA known to have promised divine intervention— many of the most difficult issues facing today’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES children ranging from conditions at the state’s for a certain fee. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 juvenile corrections and residential facilities to About four years ago, Sister William Eileen the quality of child protection and the delivery Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- and Kathy King, executive director of Seton, of children’s mental health services as well as mend San Carlos City Council Member Brad got wind that Jerry Rice would be playing a services to children with special health care Lewis who is leaving the council after filling golf tournament at the Ritz Carlton in Half needs or disabilities. Jeanne has been a the remaining time in the term of the late and Moon Bay. They may have had some heav- champion in every sense and we have been much-beloved Mayor Omar Ahmad. Council- enly help and found out exactly when Jerry fortunate to benefit from her outstanding serv- man Lewis is an idealist, an artist and a prag- Rice was playing. Both of them literally ran up ice. matist all rolled into one. a hill, chasing him and asking to have their On a more personal note, I am glad to have Mr. Lewis is an idealistic community leader. picture taken with him. It’s a true story! Sister this opportunity to extend my thanks and ap- For example, he served for five years on the has the photo to prove it. preciation to Jeanne for her many years of Parks and Recreation Commission wrestling friendship and support. I have often sought with exploding participation in youth sports ac- Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to rise with me her expertise and her door has always been tivities. The city has little ability to find new to honor the selfless service of Sister William open. fields or play space, but Mr. Lewis worked dip- Eileen Dunn, a guardian angel for every per- Jeanne was the third person to serve as lomatically with residents to ensure that chil- son she befriends, and wish her the best for Child Advocate in Connecticut but it can be dren had a chance to participate in sports de- her new assignment at Villa Sienna. said that she has helped shape the position spite the constraints. VerDate Sep 11 2014 11:12 Mar 24, 2017 Jkt 019102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR12\E28FE2.000 E28FE2 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 2412 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 2 February 28, 2012 In part due to his skills as a Commissioner, HONORING CATHY HUGHES AS A recognize a pioneer in the media industry, a he was elected to serve four years on the San DISTINGUISHED RECIPIENT OF leader in the African American community, Carlos City Council from 2005 through 2009. THE 2012 NAACP CHAIRMAN’S and my dear friend, Ms. Cathy Hughes. I com- In 2006 his colleagues elected him as Vice AWARD mend her for her tireless dedication to empow- Mayor, and in 2007 they elected him Mayor. It ering the disenfranchised and for continuing to was in these positions that he showed his HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS be a powerful voice for those who too often remain unheard. Cathy, I wish you all the best skills as a pragmatist. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for many years to come.