[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26695]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING LESLIE AND RITA GORENFLO, 2002 ANGELS IN ADOPTION

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 2003

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Leslie and Rita 
Gorenflo, my 2002 Angels in Adoption.
  Every year the Congressional Coalition on Adoption asks Members of 
Congress for an honoree(s) from their congressional district that has 
made a remarkable difference in the area of adoption. Last year the 
Children's Home Society of Florida informed me of a very special family 
in Palm Beach County, the Gorenflos.
  Mr. Speaker, Leslie and Rita Gorenflo have blessed the lives of six 
children who they have adopted. All of the children in their home have 
special needs, most of them medical. Rita is a registered nurse, but no 
longer works outside the home because she practices her nursing skills 
with her children. Along with giving out medication, administering tube 
feedings and breathing treatments, Rita hands out much love and 
encouragement. Les works long and hard so that Rita can stay at home to 
care for the children and be their advocate.
  Not only is Rita a wonderful advocate for her children, she is always 
the first to volunteer to speak publicly to share her story and 
encourage others to adopt. It is not unusual to see this family's 
picture in the newspaper, or on television, telling the world what an 
honor and privilege it is to be an adoptive parent. The smiles on the 
faces of the children tell how blessed they are to be members of this 
loving family.
  Mr. Speaker, November is National Adoption Month, and as our nation 
honors both adoptive parents and children, we salute those who have 
made a loving family environment for so many children. I am honored to 
have this wonderful family as constituents in my congressional district 
and I am proud to recognize them as Angels in Adoption.

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