[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 17768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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           NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH AND NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

  (Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, every year an average of 
115,000 American children live in foster care just waiting to be 
adopted. So, today, I am pleased to honor November as National Adoption 
Month and November 20th as National Adoption Day.
  In particular, I would like to recognize Voices for Adoption for its 
efforts to support adoption. Since 1996, this organization has not only 
helped recruit adoptive families, but also supported programs that 
assist families who have already adopted.
  For example, Voices for Adoption sponsors a program called Adoptive 
Family Portrait Project. Through this project, Members of Congress 
celebrate a family from their district that exemplifies the values of 
adoption.
  This year, I am pleased to recognize the Campbell family from 
Waldwick, New Jersey. Shea and George have welcomed over 121 children 
into their home over the last 30 years. In addition, they have adopted 
several children. Shea also works for Children's Aid and Family 
Services as a specialist in helping special needs children who have 
been exposed to drugs. In the past, she has served on the Child 
Placement Review Board.
  The Campbells remain in contact with many of the children who have 
come into their home as foster children. They also mentor new foster 
parents and advise those who are considering becoming foster parents 
for the first time.
  During this month, I am proud to highlight the numerous ways the 
Campbells have contributed to promoting adoption in northern New 
Jersey. Adoption changes far more than one life; it changes a 
community.

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