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Posted by Kevan Breitinger Sep 8, 2006 |
The event is hosted by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI).
Schultz was selected to take part in this event since publicly announcing his adoption for the first time this summer and because of the powerful lyrics for "Everything To Me," a song that Schultz co-wrote about his adoption. The song thanks his birth mother for giving him the opportunity for a wonderful life and is featured on his forthcoming CD, "Broken & Beautiful," which releases September 26th from Word Records.
Schultz will share the stage with Hip Hop legend Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC and Miami Dolphins quarterback, Daunte Culpepper. Event Chairs are the Honorable Roy and Mrs. Abigail Hunt. The event will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
This isn't the first time that Schultz has garnered attention from Washington, DC. In 2004, Schultz's hit single, "Letters From War," was selected as the centerpiece of the U.S. Army's "Be Safe-Make It Home" campaign. As a result, Schultz again received national attention for his performance and songwriting efforts from CNN and 48 Hours.
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption was created in 1985 as a bicameral, bipartisan alliance of Members of Congress dedicated to improving adoption policy and practice, and to focusing public attention on the advantages of adoption. In order to support the work of the 198-member CCA and more effectively raise Congressional and public awareness about adoption, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) was created in 2001. The "Angels In Adoption" program provides an opportunity for all Members of Congress to honor the extraordinary work of their constituents who have enriched the lives of foster children and orphans worldwide. Angels are invited to attend the evening gala given in their honor.