[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E921-E922]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING THE BILBY FAMILY

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bilby Family of 
Franklin County who has received the 2024 Angels in Adoption Award from 
the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.
  Each year, CCAI selects individuals across the country who are 
committed to improving the lives of children in need of loving homes.
  The Bilby Family started their journey in 2017 and immediately 
recognized the need for foster parents in Kentucky. In 2019, 2-year-old 
James came into the family's life. Since adopting James, the Bilby 
Family has grown closer, and James has become an integral part of their 
family. Their story can serve as a blueprint for others who seek to 
open their homes and hearts to children in need of a forever family.
  The entire 1st Congressional District of Kentucky should be proud of 
the Bilby Family.

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Their advocacy is inspiring and will have a lasting impact in Franklin 
County and beyond. I thank the Bilby family for supporting and 
advocating for Kentucky families.

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