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Honorable Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl E. Heastie Governor Andrew Cuomo David Weprin New York State Senator Velmanette Montgomery Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter – 128th District
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New York Adoptee Rights Coalition, along with the Adoptee Rights Law Center and the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York. Plus strategic partner Reclaim the Records
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I am 76 years old,adopted and virtually no info.i hope this bill passes for my sake and my children and grand children.i had dna chechs but they were inconclusive.
I found my birth mother and her family ,new York state changed its adoption laws.i met my cousins and talked to a sister in florida.my mother was from Hornell ny.her name was eileen mae wheeler.i got a lot of info from find a grave website.a real eye opener after 78 years.i have no idea who my father was.i did dna tests but they were vague.
Thanks so much for sharing your story with me. I am so happy for you. 78 years is a long and ridiculous time to wait to know where you came from and the information that belongs to you. Congratulations!