[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15822]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    PATTI FLOOD--ANGELS IN ADOPTION

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Patti Flood, a Centre County resident who is being 
recognized tonight as an Angel in Adoption. Angels in Adoption is a 
program of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and honors 
those who have made extraordinary contributions on behalf of children 
in need of families.
  Patti is the executive director of Family Intervention Crisis 
Services, which helps children in Centre County, Pennsylvania, and the 
surrounding area connect with foster homes and adoption, along with 
reuniting their biological parents whenever possible.
  Mr. Speaker, Patti Flood has impacted the lives of countless 
children. Through her work, she has pushed for the development of new 
programs in Centre County dedicated to helping children find permanent 
homes as quickly as possible. In addition to her professional role, 
Patti serves as a trainer for the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training 
Program, passing on the knowledge gained over her nearly 30-year 
career.
  Helping children in need of adoption is a service which demonstrates 
real selflessness and a strong dedication to community. I thank Patti 
Flood for her service to our area's children.

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