Missourinet: President Trump recognizes Missouri child and mother during State of the Union Address

A Kansas City child who has overcome serious illness was a special guest at this year's State of the Union Address in Washington.

Two-year-old Ellie Schneider is one of the youngest babies to survive in the U.S. You may remember seeing her story in 2018.

President Donald Trump introduced Ellie and her mother, Robin, during the State of the Union, saying Ellie is now healthy. Ellie and Robin received a bipartisan standing ovation from Congress, as well as from the Vice President and House Speaker. 

The president credited Ellie's recovery to her neonatal team at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, as well as the prayers from her parents and community.

Read the full Missourinet article: President Trump recognizes Missouri child and mother during State of the Union Address

Robin and Ellie Schneider, 2, of Kansas City. Photo courtesy of White House website.
Photo courtesy of White House website.

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