[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 239 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 239

 Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 18, 2007

 Mrs. Schmidt (for herself, Mr. Oberstar, and Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of 
   Florida) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan.

Whereas once a pregnant woman and the man involved in the pregnancy (the 
        birthparents) decide that they are unable to parent a child, carrying 
        out an adoption plan is highly admirable;
Whereas for the birthparents, carrying out an adoption plan can be an expression 
        of great love for the child and can be what it means to be the best 
        parent possible;
Whereas birthparents who decide to carry out an adoption plan come from all 
        walks of life, with various backgrounds and socioeconomic status;
Whereas in 2002 (the most recent year for which such statistics are available), 
        there were 22,291 domestic infant adoptions in the United States;
Whereas birthparents should be recognized, honored, and commended for making a 
        loving decision to carry out an adoption plan; and
Whereas Congress should endeavor to do more to support birthparents who carry 
        out an adoption plan: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress recognizes and honors birthparents who carry out an 
adoption plan.
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