[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26696]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF BILL AND TRICIA MANNING--THE 2003 ANGELS OF 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 Bill and Tricia 
Manning, my 2003 Angels of Adoption.
  Every year the Congressional Coalition on Adoption asks Members of 
Congress for an honoree(s) from their district who has made a 
remarkable difference in adoption. This year, Place of Hope, located in 
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, made me aware of a very special family in 
Palm Beach County, the Mannings.
  Bill and Tricia Manning have been members of Place of Hope for many 
years. Place of Hope is a family-style community that fosters children 
in group homes. The Mannings caught the vision and began helping even 
prior to the arrival of foster children into Place of Hope's unique 
campus and family cottages.
  Tricia is employed at Place of Hope as a Relief Cottage Parent, 
providing consistent weekly relief care at the Brett Harris Weinstein 
Family Cottage for six foster girls. She also owns her own business, 
and is a certified MAPP trainer for foster and adoptive families. 
Although her husband Bill works full-time, he also recently completed a 
Masters Degree and volunteers countless hours, along with their two 
children, at Place of Hope supporting Tricia and the efforts of Place 
of Hope.
  When the Mannings started working with Place of Hope, they had 
already adopted a boy from Romania. In addition, the Mannings were 
foster/adoptive parents in the state of Florida. They later adopted 
another boy through the public child welfare system.
  Bill and Tricia are always there for children in need. They continue 
to provide foster care, currently for two more beautiful children in 
need. They have hearts for children and it shows through their 
dedication and commitment to them. Bill and Tricia make a great team 
and provide a wonderful balance for each other. Bill and Tricia Manning 
are very appreciated for all that they do each day for hurting children 
within our South Florida community.
  Mr. Speaker, as we recognize the month of November as National 
Adoption Month, I am honored to have this wonderful family as 
constituents in my congressional district. It gives me great privilege 
to nominate them as Angels of Adoption.

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