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REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON

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On 2026-02-02, Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4) delivered a floor speech titled "REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON _____ HON. GREG STANTON of arizona in the house of representatives Monday, February 2, 2026 Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and remember Yvonne Fedderson, an Arizonan whose compassion and resolve helped build Childhelp, one of the Nation's leading nonprofits dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. She devoted her life to protecting children who too often suffer in silence. Yvonne passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Yvonne first found success as an actress in film and television in the 1950s and 1960s. Her acting career included appearances in widely recognized films and television series. But she ultimately chose a life of service. Rather than continuing to pursue acting, Yvonne and her close friend and fellow actress Sara O'Meara turned their fame into a mission to protect vulnerable children in need. In 1959, the two actresses created International Orphans, Inc., to support orphans in post-typhoon Japan. International Orphans later evolved into Childhelp, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect and supporting children and families in need. Friends and colleagues knew Yvonne as a steady and determined leader who understood that protecting at-risk children is hard work that requires persistence and dedication. That commitment helped Yvonne shape Childhelp into a practical, action-driven organization with real reach and impact. As President and Vice Chair of Childhelp, she helped build a national network of chapters and volunteers and expand programs like the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline and the Speak Up Be Safe prevention curriculum. Childhelp has supported more than 14 million children and families across the United States since its founding. Yvonne's impact in Arizona is even more meaningful because it was her home. The Scottsdale-based Childhelp continues to advance the vision Yvonne and Sara first set out to realize more than six decades ago: to keep children safe and to help communities respond to children in need quickly and with compassion. Childhelp has impacted communities across Arizona through prevention programs and direct services, including residential treatment programs that have helped young survivors heal and rebuild their lives. I extend my condolences to Yvonne's loved ones and to the entire Childhelp community, who will carry her mission forward and continue building on the legacy she created. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Yvonne Fedderson. Our country is better off because of Yvonne. Arizona is better off because of Yvonne. I thank Yvonne for a lifetime of service to children and families in need. ____________________

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REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E89] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING YVONNE FEDDERSON _____ HON. GREG STANTON of arizona in the house of representatives Monday, February 2, 2026 Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and remember Yvonne Fedderson, an Arizonan whose compassion and resolve helped build Childhelp, one of the Nation's leading nonprofits dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. She devoted her life to protecting children who too often suffer in silence. Yvonne passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 90. Yvonne first found success as an actress in film and television in the 1950s and 1960s. Her acting career included appearances in widely recognized films and television series. But she ultimately chose a life of service. Rather than continuing to pursue acting, Yvonne and her close friend and fellow actress Sara O'Meara turned their fame into a mission to protect vulnerable children in need. In 1959, the two actresses created International Orphans, Inc., to support orphans in post-typhoon Japan. International Orphans later evolved into Childhelp, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect and supporting children and families in need. Friends and colleagues knew Yvonne as a steady and determined leader who understood that protecting at-risk children is hard work that requires persistence and dedication. That commitment helped Yvonne shape Childhelp into a practical, action-driven organization with real reach and impact. As President and Vice Chair of Childhelp, she helped build a national network of chapters and volunteers and expand programs like the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline and the Speak Up Be Safe prevention curriculum. Childhelp has supported more than 14 million children and families across the United States since its founding. Yvonne's impact in Arizona is even more meaningful because it was her home. The Scottsdale-based Childhelp continues to advance the vision Yvonne and Sara first set out to realize more than six decades ago: to keep children safe and to help communities respond to children in need quickly and with compassion. Childhelp has impacted communities across Arizona through prevention programs and direct services, including residential treatment programs that have helped young survivors heal and rebuild their lives. I extend my condolences to Yvonne's loved ones and to the entire Childhelp community, who will carry her mission forward and continue building on the legacy she created. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Yvonne Fedderson. Our country is better off because of Yvonne. Arizona is better off because of Yvonne. I thank Yvonne for a lifetime of service to children and families in need. ____________________