[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING ANNIE MALONE AND FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CARE COALITION IN ST. 
                                 LOUIS

  (Mr. BELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BELL. Madam Speaker, as the holidays roll around, I want to say 
this to folks across the St. Louis region: This season isn't just about 
what is under the tree. It is about who we show up for.
  There is a lot happening in the world right now. Some of it is heavy. 
At home, I see a community that still believes in looking out for one 
another, especially our children. Not every child has the stability 
they deserve, through no fault of their own. When families can't carry 
that load alone, the rest of us have to help.
  That is what organizations like the Foster and Adoptive Care 
Coalition do every day, and it is what Annie Malone has done for 
generations, helping young people aging out of the system find their 
footing.
  As we celebrate with the people we love, I hope we also think about 
how we can help others. That is how we make this season matter.
  Madam Speaker, I wish St. Louis happy holidays.

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