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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) released the following statement congratulating Dierdre L. McCool of Oklahoma City for being named a 2007 “Angels in Adoption” award recipient.
“Dierdre McCool has had a tremendously positive impact in the lives of countless Oklahoma children and families. For that we are all extremely thankful and owe her a debt of gratitude,” Dr. Coburn said. “I truly appreciate her service and sacrifice and the unconditional love she shows to young mothers, adoptive families and most importantly, precious children.”
Mrs. McCool is the executive director of Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption Services and has been involved in the field of adoption for more than 11 years. She is committed to educating adoptive families about the unique blessings and challenges of raising children of adoption and is active in educating the public about the importance of empowering women in unintended pregnancies with knowledge about this amazing option. Mrs. McCool currently serves as president of the Oklahoma Adoption Coalition. She also served as Lead Master Trainer for the Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program from 2002-2005, receiving the honor as top-trainer nationwide. She is a member of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Recruitment Committee.
Dr. Coburn nominated Mrs. McCool for the Angels in Adoption Program, a public awareness program sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The program provides members of Congress a way to honor the excellent work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children. The program includes an annual event in Washington, D.C., the “Angels in Adoption Gala,” at which Mrs. McCool and other honorees will be recognized for their work.
In addition to recognizing honorees from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, “National Angels” are recognized for their adoption and foster care advocacy on a broader, nationwide scale. Former “National Angels” include First Lady Laura Bush, Victoria Rowell, Muhammad Ali, Dave Thomas, Steven Curtis Chapman and Bruce Willis.
“Dierdre McCool has had a tremendously positive impact in the lives of countless Oklahoma children and families. For that we are all extremely thankful and owe her a debt of gratitude,” Dr. Coburn said. “I truly appreciate her service and sacrifice and the unconditional love she shows to young mothers, adoptive families and most importantly, precious children.”
Mrs. McCool is the executive director of Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption Services and has been involved in the field of adoption for more than 11 years. She is committed to educating adoptive families about the unique blessings and challenges of raising children of adoption and is active in educating the public about the importance of empowering women in unintended pregnancies with knowledge about this amazing option. Mrs. McCool currently serves as president of the Oklahoma Adoption Coalition. She also served as Lead Master Trainer for the Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program from 2002-2005, receiving the honor as top-trainer nationwide. She is a member of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Recruitment Committee.
Dr. Coburn nominated Mrs. McCool for the Angels in Adoption Program, a public awareness program sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. The program provides members of Congress a way to honor the excellent work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children. The program includes an annual event in Washington, D.C., the “Angels in Adoption Gala,” at which Mrs. McCool and other honorees will be recognized for their work.
In addition to recognizing honorees from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, “National Angels” are recognized for their adoption and foster care advocacy on a broader, nationwide scale. Former “National Angels” include First Lady Laura Bush, Victoria Rowell, Muhammad Ali, Dave Thomas, Steven Curtis Chapman and Bruce Willis.
