[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2404-E2405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING LORI WEINSTEIN AS AN ANGEL IN ADOPTION

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Lori 
Weinstein as a 2009 Angel in Adoption for her exceptional work in 
Montgomery County, Maryland's

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Health and Human Services Department. Lori has served as a social 
worker in Montgomery County Child Welfare for 21 years and has been 
involved in Adoption Services since 1991. She has been instrumental in 
finding permanent loving homes for more than 160 children.
  Lori is a tireless advocate on behalf of the children with whom she 
works. She ensures that the clinical needs of her children are met and 
she works with families to resolve difficulties that arise during the 
adoption process. Indeed, she is known for her adept handling of 
conflicts that arise from cultural differences. Thanks to her 
exceptional skills and professionalism, many families have specifically 
requested Lori's assistance in the adoption process.
  Lori is also dedicated to finding ways to improve the systems for 
handling adoption cases. For example, she developed a database system 
that better facilitates adoptions by carefully tracking milestones. 
Lori is known as a respected leader by her colleagues and others 
working on adoptions in Montgomery County.
  Lori's compassion, determination and commitment to her important work 
have made her a true Angel to countless children and families. I am 
pleased to name Lori Weinstein a 2009 Angel in Adoption.

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