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The Congressional Awards Celebration The Congressional Awards2002 Celebration A celebration of those committed individuals making a difference in the lives of children and families Tuesday, September 24,2002 Washington, D.C. Each year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, CCAI, invites Members of Congress to recognize those individuals who have made a difference in the lives of children and families through adoption by giving them the Congressional Angels in Adoption Award. National Angel Awardees are chosen by the Congressional Directors of CCAI for their advocacy on a national and international scale. All other Angels are chosen by their Congressional Representatives. CCAI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the tens of thousands of foster children in this country and the millions of orphans around the world in need of permanent, safe and loving homes; and eliminating the barriers that hinder these children from realizing their basic need of families. The Congressional Awards2002 Celebration Welcome Judy Woodruff & Al Hunt Masters of Ceremonies Invocation Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie Chaplain of the U.S. Senate Message from the Director Kerry Hasenbalg Executive Director, CCAI Video Presentation Maxine B. Baker President and CEO, Freddie Mac Foundation Musical performance Steven Curtis Chapman Grammy winning Recording Artist Recognition of Congressional Members Judy Woodruff Presentation of National Angel Award Senator Larry Craig to Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy’s, Congressional Director, CCAI in memoriam Presentation of National Angel Award Senator Mary Landrieu to Hans van Loon, Secretary General, Congressional Director, CCAI The Hague Conference Presentation of National Angel Award Congressman Jim Oberstar to Hallmark Channel Congressional Director, CCAI Presentation of National Angel Award Kerry Hasenbalg to Antwone Fisher, Author, “Finding Fish” Musical Performance Steven Curtis Chapman i CCAI WOULD LIKE TO THANK Freddie Mac Foundation & Target Corporation FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE OTHER EVENT SPONSORS WENDY’S INTERNATIONAL HALLMARK AIG INSURANCE NBWA DAV E THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION EVA N B. DONALDSON INSTITUTE FOR ADOPTION ORPHAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA HARMONIOUS ENDEAVORS CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR ONGOING DEDICATION, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT SENATOR LARRY CRAIG SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU CONGRESSMAN JIM OBERSTAR MAXINE B. BAKER VALDUR KOHA PAUL SINGER BARBARA WALZER KATHLEEN STROTTMAN FOR HER VISION AND ENTHUSIASM FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL ANGELS IN ADOPTION PROGRAM MANY THANKS TO FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES FOR THE SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE FILM “ANTWONE FISHER,” AND TO THE SUZUKI VIOLINISTS FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING TONIGHT’S RECEPTION ii The Congressional Awards2002 Celebration Letter from the Director Kerry Hasenbalg .................................................................................................................. 1 Distinguished Guests Judy Woodruff & Al Hunt ................................................................................................... 2 Steven Curtis Chapman ....................................................................................................... 2 National Angel in Adoption Awardees Dave Thomas ....................................................................................................................... 3 Hans van Loon ..................................................................................................................... 3 Hallmark Channel ................................................................................................................4 Antwone Fisher .................................................................................................................... 4 2002 Congressional Angel in Adoption Awardees Alabama Duane & Melissa Carter ...................................................................................................... 5 James & Trista Ehlers ..........................................................................................................5 Leslie & Rita Gorenflo ........................................................................................................ 5 Ricky & Romy Rorex .......................................................................................................... 5 Alaska Dwyane & Gretchen Jones .................................................................................................. 6 Arizona Kay Ekstrom ........................................................................................................................ 6 Arkansas Kaye McLeod ...................................................................................................................... 6 Alan & Cindy Stanford ........................................................................................................ 7 Lindsey Toland .................................................................................................................... 7 California Annette Baran ...................................................................................................................... 7 Families with Children from China of Northern California ................................................ 8 William Fuser ...................................................................................................................... 8 James & Judy Mendonca ..................................................................................................... 8 Brian & Marti Napier .......................................................................................................... 8 Shadé Ogunleye ................................................................................................................... 9 Javier & Maria Prado ...........................................................................................................9 Dr. Robert & Robin Ross ..................................................................................................... 9 Gurith Torres ........................................................................................................................ 9 Daphna Ziman ...................................................................................................................10 iii Colorado Candy Pruett ...................................................................................................................... 10 Connecticut John & Eileen Merrill ........................................................................................................ 10 Delaware Dr. Kathleen M. Cronan .................................................................................................... 11 Mary Jo Wolfe ................................................................................................................... 11 Florida Barbara Alessandro ............................................................................................................ 11 Barbara Busharis ................................................................................................................ 11 Charlotte Danciu, PA ......................................................................................................... 12 Sonya Mills ........................................................................................................................ 12 Georgia Jerrold Hester ..................................................................................................................... 12 Jody & Julie Humphrey ..................................................................................................... 13 Hawaii The Adoption Connection .................................................................................................. 13 Idaho Victor & Barbara Contreras ............................................................................................... 13 Donna Euler ....................................................................................................................... 14 Patrick & LoriAnn Jones ................................................................................................... 14 Illinois Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services .................................................................. 14 Larry & Arlene Betts ......................................................................................................... 14 Esther Mae Brown ............................................................................................................. 15 Pat Cunningham & Judy Emerson ..................................................................................... 15 Sara Feigenholtz ................................................................................................................ 15 Michael & Michele Johnson .............................................................................................. 15 Melisha Mitchell ................................................................................................................ 16 Gerald & Judy Pett ............................................................................................................ 16 Indiana Adoption Services, Inc. ..................................................................................................... 16 Dirk & Cathy Caldwell ...................................................................................................... 16 Herbert & Jane Hunt .........................................................................................................
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