[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4962]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING AIMEE BEFORT

  (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Aimee 
Befort for her tireless efforts to place children in reliable, safe, 
and loving homes.
  In 2013, Aimee started her career in child welfare as a dependency 
case manager for the St. Johns County Family Integrity Program, which 
works with State and local partners to find safe homes for abused and 
neglected children.
  After 2 years as a dependency case manager, Aimee transitioned into 
the role of adoption coordinator, where she works closely with case 
management staff to avoid prolonged foster care and expedite permanency 
through adoption.
  Thanks to her determination and ongoing efforts to place children in 
secure homes, she has played a role in finalizing over 250 adoptions 
for more than 100 families.
  Throughout my 40-year career in law enforcement, I have seen the 
difference individuals like Aimee can make in our community. Without 
Aimee's heart for our youth, these children would have lost the 
opportunity for a safe and joyful childhood.

  For this reason, I was proud to nominate Aimee for this year's 
Congressional Angels in Adoption award. On behalf of Florida's Fifth 
Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, I extend a 
heartfelt congratulations to Aimee Befort.
  Mr. Speaker, may God bless her and this calling, and may God bless 
the families that she serves.

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