[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
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           COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to commemorate the International 
Advocates for Children (IAC) on the services they provide to millions 
of underprivileged children.
  Since its establishment in 2001, the International Advocates for 
Children, has become an important overseer for orphaned and abandoned 
children worldwide. IAC strives to guard the fundamental needs of this 
disadvantaged population by engaging in advocacy, education, problem 
analysis, and the development of solutions.
  For the over 145 million orphaned and abandoned children, the most 
vulnerable in our world society, achieving these goals of providing 
love, healthcare, and shelter is even more critical. There is no time 
to lose because this population increases each day and time is of the 
essence to having their needs met.
  IAC has created momentum by building a world community singularly 
focused on creating awareness, dialogue, research and knowledge-
exchange on the needs of children without parental care. Through its 
continued efforts IAC will unite and facilitate countries, NGO's and 
thought leaders in a strong international coalition of child placement 
professionals.

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