[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H5683-H5684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             THE BABY FOLD--2021 ANGELS IN ADOPTION HONOREE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
The Baby Fold in Normal, Illinois, for being chosen as a 2021 Angels in 
Adoption honoree. I nominated The Baby Fold this year because of their 
passion for adoption support and services throughout my Congressional 
district.
  Since 1902, The Baby Fold has been transforming the lives of children 
and families by focusing on the Christian values of love, hope, and 
healing. They currently serve over 1,200 individuals each year across 
28 different counties in Central Illinois.
  The Baby Fold focuses on improving the lives of children and families 
by building safe environments through adoption services, foster care to 
adoption, community services, and more. The Baby Fold puts children 
first so that they can be blessed with the stability and love that they 
deserve.
  Every day, I am grateful for adoption organizations that bring 
families together, like The Baby Fold. I applaud The Baby Fold and 
their volunteers for their strong dedication to children and families 
throughout Illinois.


    Taylorville Junior High School Awarded the National Blue Ribbon

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Taylorville Junior High School regarding their selection for the 
National Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education.
  The National Blue Ribbon is awarded to schools for their academic 
achievement or their progress in closing the achievement gaps among 
student subgroups.
  Mrs. Jessica Miller, the principal at the time of the nomination, and 
assistant principal, Mrs. Jennifer Wise, led several building 
initiatives that improved academic performance and emotional growth by 
investing in professional development, creating a community of 
learners, and meeting the emotional needs of students.
  The national recognition is also the result of the collective efforts 
of the building administration, teachers, support staff, and the entire 
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community. I would like to personally congratulate both the Taylorville 
Junior High School and its administrators and teachers for their 
commitment and dedication to the improvement of public education for 
the students in my hometown of Taylorville.


            Congratulating Ken Leonard on His 400th Victory

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
congratulate my friend, Ken Leonard, on reinforcing his Illinois high 
school football legacy by becoming the only coach in Illinois history 
to record 400 wins as a high school football coach.
  Ken is currently the head coach at the dominant powerhouse Sacred 
Heart-Griffin in Springfield, Illinois. This achievement actually adds 
to Coach Leonard's impressive list of accomplishments.
  Ken has held the record for career wins in Illinois since 2018 and 
has led the SHG Cyclones to five State championships and three State 
runner-up trophies. Coach Leonard holds an overall record of 400 wins 
and 80 losses throughout his 42 seasons as a head coach.
  Ken began coaching at Sacred Heart-Griffin in 1984, and throughout 
his tenure at SHG, Coach Leonard is credited with creating a winning 
culture and inspiring countless young lives. Ken's place in Illinois 
high school football has already been cemented but will forever be 
cemented more with this victory.
  Ken, and your entire coaching staff, and the SHG community, 
congratulations on this historic win, and we are looking forward to 
many more.

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