, 2021 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E745 HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- action. She also promoted the Foster Grand- brary in Simi Valley. It was through her guid- SARY OF NANCY DAVIS REA- parent Program, a volunteer opportunity for ance and influence that the Reagan Library GAN’S BIRTH older Americans to mentor, guide, and care for became one of the most esteemed centers for --- children with exceptional needs. This program learning and Presidential scholarship in the HON. YOUNG KIM continues to make important contributions to country. She also continued the push to edu- OF this day, benefitting both children and elderly cate people on the perils of substance abuse IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people. According to the Pres- and established the Nancy Reagan Founda- idential Foundation and Institute, showcasing Tuesday, July 6, 2021 tion and the Nancy Reagan Afterschool Pro- the power of Mrs. Reagan’s attention, in the gram to support this mission. Mrs. KIM of California. Madam Speaker, I program’s first year of operation, 782 foster rise today joined by my colleague, Rep. grandparents carried out projects in 27 States. After President Reagan passed away, she STEEL, to commemorate the birthday of one of By 1985, some 19,000 foster grandparents became a leading advocate for individuals suf- our Nation’s greatest First Ladies and a true served 65,000 children in all 50 states. fering from Alzheimer’s Disease and their American patriot. 100 years ago, on July 6, As during President Reagan’s caregivers. Nancy worked with the National Nancy Reagan was born. Throughout her life- two terms, she led the charge on educating Alzheimer’s Association and its affiliate, the time, she served in many roles—from movie our Nation’ s youth on the dangers of drug Ronald & Nancy Reagan Research Institute in star to loving mother, from First Lady of both use and addiction, teaching a generation of Chicago, Illinois, to find a cure or treatment for California and the United States to distin- children and young adults to ‘‘.’’ In this terrible disease that plagues so many in guished philanthropist. No matter her position, 1985, she hosted First Ladies from across the our country. She courageously continued she fulfilled her duties with grace; elegance; world for a briefing in Washington and Atlanta President Reagan’s legacy in serving our and, above all, class. on the topic of drug abuse and what can be country until her death in 2016. She is buried As First Lady of California, Nancy became done to help those who are suffering from it. on the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library involved with important charitable work, includ- Her drive to educate young people about the grounds next to her beloved husband. ing visiting veterans, homes for dangers of illicit drugs demonstrates her com- the elderly, and schools for physically and mitment to the future of our nation. On the centennial of her birth, we commend emotionally handicapped children. She partici- After her time in the , Nancy Mrs. Reagan for her service to our commu- pated in events raising awareness about pris- had a profound impact in our own commu- nities, the State of California, and the United oners of war and servicemembers missing in nities through her support of the Reagan Li- States of America.

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