Recognizing Jessica Scalise

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Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jessica Scalise, Child Advocate and Victim Services Coordinator at You Thrive Children's Advocacy Center, for her extraordinary dedication to child abuse victims and their families. Through unwavering compassion and professionalism, Ms. Scalise ensures that children feel safe, heard, and supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. From the moment families enter the Center, she provides calm, steady guidance and helps young survivors navigate complex investigative and judicial processes with confidence and dignity. Using a trauma-informed approach, Jessica works closely with multidisciplinary partners to prioritize the emotional well-being of every child. She also attends court hearings and depositions to provide reassurance and stability, ensuring that children and caregivers never face these challenging experiences alone.

Her tireless advocacy, empathy, and steadfast commitment have made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless families. Through her service, she fosters healing, resilience, and hope.

For these reasons, I am proud to honor Jessica Scalise for her outstanding contributions to our community and recognize her as a 2026 Hero Among Us for Florida's 12th Congressional District.

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