[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2543]
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        HONORING ADOPTION ANGELS, WILLIAM AND MARGURITE ADDISON

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                     HON. C. A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to bring before 
the House of Representatives a couple who made the selfless commitment 
of improving the lives of five children from Maryland's foster care 
system. I rise before you today to recognize the generosity of Adoption 
Angels, William and Margurite Addison.
  In the year nineteen hundred ninety-eight, the Pikesville couple 
officially adopted one of their nephews, Ralph, who would be the first 
of five children to find a permanent home with them. Between the years 
of nineteen hundred ninety-nine and two thousand four they opened their 
home to Malik, Kevin, Warren, and Bryleigh who range in ages from three 
to nine.
  Mr. Addison works in Rockville, Maryland, at the Regional Institute 
for Children and Adolescents as an educator and administrator. The 
institute is a state-run facility for emotionally disabled young 
people. His wife, Mrs. Addison, formally worked as a truant officer for 
the Baltimore City Public School System. Together they have opened 
their hearts and their home to five children seeking a permanent, safe, 
and loving family.
  As a result of their generosity, the Addisons are recipients of the 
Two Thousand Five Congressional Angels in Adoption Award, which 
recognized unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to helping the 
future of our most vulnerable children.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand before you humbled and honored to recognize the 
kindness of these two individuals. Because of their humanity five 
children from Maryland's foster care system will be given an 
opportunity to experience true family life. By investing in our 
children, we invest in our future and make our community stronger. 
Please join with me to commend Mr. and Mrs. William Addison for their 
extraordinary kindheartedness.

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