June 4, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 93 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING JEREMY COLLIER

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, today, I have Jeremy 
Collier with me as part of the National Foster Youth Institute Shadow 
Day.
  Jeremy and his wife, Ashley, live in Cincinnati with their 2-year-old 
son, Payton. Jeremy recently completed his MBA studies at Western 
Governors University.
  Life wasn't always easy for Jeremy. Jeremy aged out of the foster 
care system at age 18 when he was still in high school. Jeremy was 
virtually homeless, yet he graduated and went on to complete a 
bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati. Jeremy majored in 
business with a concentration in finance.
  Today, Jeremy works as a senior insurance auditor, focusing on risk-
related audits. I thank Jeremy for being here today, sharing his story 
and helping so many children overcome similar obstacles.
  Jeremy went through tough times and persevered. He came to Washington 
to share his experiences in the hope of strengthening the system for 
foster youth.
  Madam Speaker, I wholeheartedly congratulate Jeremy on all that he 
has achieved in life. Madam Speaker, I am proud of Jeremy's success and 
wish him and his family the best moving forward.

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