[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 163 (Monday, September 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E863]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RECOGNITION OF MELISSA AND DAVID COMRAS AS A 2020 ANGELS IN ADOPTION 
                                HONOREE

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 21, 2020

  Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, it is my great privilege to rise today 
to honor Melissa and David Comras, for their extraordinary 
contributions to the lives of children and teenagers in the foster care 
system.
  Melissa and David were recognized as a 2020 Angels in Adoption by the 
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). The Comras family 
has a strong history of involvement with both adoption and foster care. 
Melissa began her career helping children as a Guardian Ad Litem 20 
years ago, when she began working with teenagers aging out of the 
foster care system. She is a fierce advocate for the rights of teens 
and guides them through the process of the independent living program 
through their 18th birthday and beyond. By opening their home and, most 
importantly, their hearts, through their personal experience with 
fostering and adopting their daughter Amelia, and by fighting for 
children who are at their most vulnerable as they age out of the foster 
system. Melissa and David truly exemplify Angels in Adoption.
  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 
their commitment to improving the lives of children in need of 
permanent, loving homes.
  Madam Speaker, I am so very proud of Melissa and David Comras for all 
the work that they have done in our community. I wish them the best as 
they continue their work to make the dream of a forever family a 
reality for so many children in need.

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