[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10970]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING KTVK-TV ON RECEIVING THE 2008 SERVICE TO AMERICA 
                           PARTNERSHIP AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate KTVK-TV 
(3TV, Arizona Family), recipient of the 10th annual National 
Association of Broadcaster's Education Foundation 2008 Service to 
America Partnership Award on June 9, 2008. This esteemed award praises 
exceptional community service by local broadcasters.
  Since its inception in June 2006, KTVK's ``Are You My Family'' 
campaign has worked to find loving homes for some of Arizona's 10,000 
foster children. In partnership with two local non-profits--Aid to 
Adoption of Special Kids and Fore Adoption Foundation--KTVK has thus 
far featured 64 children on its newscast and website. Of those, 38 have 
been matched with adoptive families--well over twice the rate at which 
these children are typically adopted.
  Children discover newfound hope in KTVK's ``Are You My Family'' 
campaign. Children who are often forgotten in a system, in which their 
emotional needs may not be met, are paired with families that can 
provide the love and support they need. These foster families also 
provide the sense of security and belonging that allows these children 
to blossom fully into responsible and productive adults.
  A strong community begins with strong families. I am proud of the 
work that KTVK has done to secure a bright future for Arizona's 
children. The ``Are You My Family'' campaign showcases KTVK's long 
tradition of commitment to public service and deep connection to the 
people that it serves.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing KTVK's tireless 
dedication to bringing love and hope back into the lives of Arizona's 
foster children.

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