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Judge Tacoma Honored as "Angel in Adoption"

October 8, 2015

This week, Probate Judge Ken Tacoma, the presiding judge of the Family Division for the 28th Circuit Family Court in Cadillac, was honored as one of 250 honorees from 50 states at this year's Angels in Adoption event held on Tuesday by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute in Washington, D.C.

Judge Tacoma's efforts on adoption have led to significant changes in state law and improved the lives of countless children in Michigan.

"Cathy and I have had a great time in our nation's capitol and enjoyed meeting so many great Angels in Adoption," said Judge Tacoma.

"It was a great honor and pleasure to recommend Judge Tacoma for this award. The heartfelt work he has done advocating on behalf of children has helped many find safe, loving and permanent homes," said Representative John Moolenaar (R-Midland).

Also on Tuesday, the House passed the Adoptive Family Relief Act. The legislation eliminates visa fees for when visas need to be re-issued for the adoption of children who have been delayed in leaving for the United States.

Pictured: Representative Moolenaar, Cathy Tacoma and Judge Ken Tacoma in Washington D.C.

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Rep. Moolenaar and Judge Tacoma