[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2014-E2015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, each year in November American families 
across the country gather together in thanksgiving to recognize the 
variety of blessings they have received. It is fitting that we also 
choose this month to recognize the importance of adoption in our 
society.
  Currently, thousands of children across the country, freed for 
adoption, are waiting to be a part of a loving and caring family with a 
stable home and attentive parents. Many of these children have special 
physical, mental, or emotional needs and require special nurturing from 
devoted parents and families. Let it be known that their adoption by 
special people

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who elect to take full responsibility for their care, their upbringing, 
and their overall well-being is an important service not only to these 
children, but to our country at large.
  Adoption not only provides obvious benefits to the affected child, 
but it has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences for many 
adoptive parents. We all benefit when a needy child is adopted.
  The County of Onondaga in New York's 25th Congressional District will 
be recognizing the importance of adoption on Friday, November 22nd in 
ceremonies at Onondaga County Family Court. It is my privilege to 
recognize and thank all those families, case workers, and staff 
gathered for this important event who have dedicated themselves to 
improving the welfare of our community's children. It is my hope that 
this recognition further promotes the importance and benefits of 
adoption for all those involved. I thank all those responsible for 
organizing this special local observance of National Adoption Awareness 
Month.

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