[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
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       CELEBRATING THE 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

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                         HON. BRANDON WILLIAMS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2023

  Mr. WILLIAMS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to 
celebrate the 23rd anniversary of National Adoption Day.
  Each November, National Adoption Day is celebrated across the country 
to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children in need of 
permanency. On November 1, 1995, President Clinton proclaimed that 
November would be recognized as National Adoption Month, and the first 
National Adoption Day occurred in 2000. Over the past twenty-two years, 
more than 75,000 children have been adopted from foster care during 
National Adoption Day ceremonies alone.
  In the Fifth Judicial District, which is comprised of Onondaga, 
Jefferson, Oneida, Oswego, Herkimer, and Lewis counties, the first 
National Adoption Day ceremony was held in November of 2001 with just 
fifteen people in attendance. This year, on Friday, November 17th, 
Family Court judges will convene at the OnCenter in Syracuse to 
finalize the adoptions of 42 children.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this important day for 
children who will finally have a forever family.

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