[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNITION OF MS. EVANGELINA MENDIOLA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege to rise today to 
honor Ms. Evangelina Mendiola, for her extraordinary contributions as 
an adoptive and foster parent in Broward County, Florida.
  Ms. Mendiola was recognized as a 2018 Angel in Adoption by the 
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). Currently in the 
process of adopting her fifth child, she also regularly opens her home 
and heart as a caring foster parent. Indeed, she is admired in her 
community for her steadfast commitment to the welfare of children. Ms. 
Mendiola's longstanding dedication truly exemplifies the values of the 
Angels in Adoption program.
  Founded in 2001, CCAI is a nonprofit organization with the vision 
that every child should know the love and support of a caring family. 
Every year, CCAI selects a small group of outstanding individuals, 
families, or organizations across the nation to be recognized as Angels 
in Adoption. These honorees have gone above and beyond to demonstrate 
commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent, 
loving homes.
  Mr. Speaker, Ms. Evangelina Mendiola is a member of our community, 
whom we can all admire and respect. I commend her for her inspiring 
commitment to the welfare of children, and wish her the very best as 
she continues to make the dream of a family a reality for the children 
she has given a warm and loving home

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