Dr. Richard Whittington and Lisabeth Longacre Hall

Angels in Adoption 2005 - Arkansas

Selected by Representative Vic Snyder

Dr. Whit and Lisa Hall are role models to the community and truly demonstrate selflessness, openness, graciousness, and love. In 1982, Dr. Whit Hall adopted Caroline from Korea when she was 3 months old. Three years later, Dr. Hall adopted Mary from from Korea when she was 1 year old. In 1994, Whit and Lisa married and as a couple decided to remain dedicated to opening their home and hearts to children that did not have families to provide for them. In 1996, they became foster parents of a 13-year old named Nate. In 2001, the couple adopted Annabeth from China at the age of 14 months. Just recently, in 2005, the Halls adopted Christian, a newborn baby from Little Rock, AR.