Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Starfish Orphan Ministries in Paducah, Kentucky, for being selected as an Angels in Adoption Honoree by the 2020 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The Angels in Adoption program honors individuals and organizations focusing on adoptions, permanency, and child welfare issues. I was proud to nominate this outstanding organization for this award, which they have gone above and beyond to achieve. The Starfish Orphan Ministries supports children going through the foster care and adoption processes, both in my district and around the world. One way they help children is through Kendra's Kloset. This program serves single-parent households, foster parents, and teens aging out of the system by providing them with clothing and furniture. These and other necessities allow children to become more settled in their new home environments. In addition to serving Kentucky children, Starfish Ministries has expanded the footprint of their ministry through international mission trips. They regularly take high school students on mission trips to Central and South America, giving young people hands-on exposure to community outreach programs, which make an extraordinary difference in countless lives. Thanks to their tireless efforts to promote the well-being of children, I can think of no organization more deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, again, to Starfish Orphan Ministry of Paducah. Honoring the Late Trevor Gosser”