[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

  (Mr. OLSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to invite the entire Congress and 
all my fellow Texans, especially my neighbors in Texas 22, to the 
biggest Texas-size birthday party of 2020.
  This picture to my left is pure Brookwood. They are turning 35 years 
old this year. Since 1985, citizens at Brookwood with mental and 
physical challenges are taught real job skills. They are infused with 
pride, self-worth, and Christian love.
  Brookwood was started by Yvonne Streit. Her 1-year-old daughter, 
Vicki, had severe brain damage. Yvonne had a mission. From her backyard 
to churches to the current two campuses with 230 or more citizens, 
Brookwood is making their citizens in Texas better every single day.
  Their official birthday party is April 3 at 11 a.m. The catering is 
done by the Brookwood Cafe. If you want a belly full of food and a 
heart full of Christian love, come see us in Brookwood.

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