[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 27, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S5049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  TRIBUTE TO HILLER AND MARILYN SUBER

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Hiller and 
Marilyn Suber of Monticello, AR, for their tremendous work as foster 
parents, opening their home to more than 350 foster care placements 
over the last 20 years.
  The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute--CCAI--recently 
recognized the Subers as 2022 Angels in Adoption honorees.
  Since 2001, the CCAI has played a vital role in eliminating barriers 
standing between orphaned and foster children becoming part of a loving 
family. As the CCAI's signature public awareness program, Angels in 
Adoption annually recognizes outstanding individuals, families and 
organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to adoption 
and child welfare.
  The Subers are well-deserving of this honor for their work with 
children in need and the amazing example they set for families across 
Arkansas and the Nation.
  When Hiller and Marilyn married in 1999, they decided to foster 
instead of trying to have children of their own. Although they cared 
for children of many ages at first, they found their niche with 
teenagers and are now one of the few homes in Arkansas that only 
fosters teens.
  The Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services recognized the 
Subers as the Arkansas Foster Parents of the Year in 2021. As DCFS 
Director Mischa Martin attested, many families are hesitant to open 
their homes to teenagers, but the State knows it ``can always count on 
the Subers to take in teens and provide them with the love and support 
they need to really thrive,'' adding, ``they care deeply about our 
kids, and the kids love them right back.''
  As a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I am inspired 
by the love and dedication families like the Subers share every day to 
improve the lives of young people. It is my honor to congratulate them 
as 2022 Angels in Adoption and wish them many more years of happiness 
and fulfillment in their mission.
  On behalf of the people of Arkansas, I extend my gratitude and 
congratulations to Hiller and Marilyn Suber on earning this tremendous 
honor and applaud their humility and compassion.

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