Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Mayor proclaims Saturday 'National Adoption Day'

Plainfield Mayor Al McWilliams is proclaiming Saturday, November 19, National Adoption Day in Plainfield.

On Saturday, an unprecedented number of courts and communities coast-to-coast will join to finalize thousands of adoptions of children from foster care and to celebrate all families who adopt.

More than 120,000 children nationwide, over 300 in New Jersey, and more than 50 children in Union County are actively seeking adoptive homes

"The city of Plainfield recognizes the importance of giving children permanent, safe and loving families through adoption," says Mayor McWilliams.

"The adoptions of over 75 New Jersey children will be finalized on Saturday, and I am proud that we have adoptive families in Plainfield that will join in celebrating this day."

Keywords: Plainfield, mayor, proclamation, adoption

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