; and (2) played an integral role in supporting the Federal adoption tax credit ( section 23 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986); Whereas, while serving at the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Rebecca Teresa Weichhand— (1) initiated the Foster Youth Internship policy report project, where former foster youth provide detailed recommendations on child welfare policy to Members of Congress; (2) oversaw the completion of 11 annual policy reports; and (3) served as an advisor, mentor, friend, and extended family member to 11 classes of foster youth interns; Whereas, through tireless work at the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Rebecca Teresa Weichhand— (1) played a significant role in the Angels in Adoption program, recognizing the contributions of individuals, families, and organizations across the United States to children through adoption and improvements in the foster care system; and (2) expanded the scope of the Angels in Adoption program to connect Angels to Members of Congress and congressional staff, enhancing— (A) the reach of the personal stories of the Angels; and (B) advocacy for children in need of families; Whereas Rebecca Teresa Weichhand was a person of strong faith and lived her beliefs through actions of generosity, kindness, and service to others; Whereas Rebecca Teresa Weichhand passed away on November 27, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer; and Whereas the Senate should continue to work in a bipartisan manner to improve outcomes for all at-risk children, with the goal of ensuring that every child has a forever family: Now, therefore, be it