{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c0c1e6fa-506c-44fc-83d6-a11197dddf2e", "Heitkamp Honors Dickinson Couple As North Dakota\u2019s Angels in Adoption", "2013-09-17", "2013", "2013-09", "Democrat", "House", "ND", "Heidi Heitkamp", "H001069", "www.heitkamp.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Photo Available of the Williams Family\r\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced that Courtney and Bobby Williams of Dickinson, North Dakota will be honored as Angels in Adoption. Nominated by Heitkamp, they will join other advocates from across the country who will be recognized for their efforts to improve the lives of foster and adopted children during a ceremony in October.\r\nIn addition to three biological children, Courtney and Bobby became trained foster caregivers in Montana and North Dakota and have cared for foster children for both short and long periods of time, depending on the needs of the child.\u00a0\u00a0 They recently adopted a daughter from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and are preparing to bring home two brothers from Ethiopia.\u00a0 In addition to bringing children into their own home, Courtney and Bobby also started an orphan ministry in their community church for parents of foster and adopted children.\r\n\u201cCourtney and Bobby have made such a huge difference in the lives of so many vulnerable children by opening their hearts and homes to these kids,\u201d said Heitkamp. \u201cThey understand the positive and life changing effects their actions have on the children they bring into their home and Courtney and Bobby are beyond deserving of the nomination. The Williamses are a source of inspiration for so many others and they set an example of true selflessness, commitment and love. I am honored to nominate them as Angels in Adoption.\u201d\r\n\u201cWe are humbled to receive this award and sincerely enjoy helping children in need,\u201d said Courtney and Bobby Williams.\u00a0 \u201cOur goal with the support groups and ministry is to get the community involved and make a collective effort to enrich the lives of foster and adopted children. We greatly thank Senator Heitkamp for nominating us as Angels of Adoption, and appreciate her work to raise awareness about the need to provide kids with a life-time home.\u201d\r\nAngels in Adoption is the signature program of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institution, which provides an opportunity for Members of Congress to honor the good work of constituents who have enriched the lives of foster and adopted children. Each year the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute holds a three day event for Angels in Adoption awardees, followed by a Gala, in Washington, DC.\u00a0 Events this year will be held October 7-9.\r\nClick here to view a photo of the Williams family.\r\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=c0c1e6fa-506c-44fc-83d6-a11197dddf2e"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0505481623113155, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}