[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 197 (Friday, November 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LATE DAPHNE BROOKINS

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 12, 2021

  Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Daphne 
Brookins an incredible mentor, mother, and friend to the people of Fort 
Worth's 4th District.
  Brookins was a young adult motivational speaker, writer, Fort Worth 
ISD District 4 trustee, and most recently served as an adjunct 
instructor at her alma mater, Texas Wesleyan University. She and her 
late husband, Carl Brookins, leave behind three sons.
  Brookins served previously as council member and mayor pro tempore 
for the city of Forest Hill. Brookins' other affiliations include 
leadership roles with the One Star Foundation board, which she was 
appointed to by Gov. Greg Abbott, as well as the YMCA Metropolitan 
Board, Director's Circle with Girls Inc., Tarrant County Challenge Inc. 
board member, Advisory Board member for Expanding Your Horizon, Tarrant 
County CHIP Coalition co-chairperson for the Marketing Task Force, and 
the Ladder Alliance board member.
  In 2019, Brookins was elected to the FWISD Board of Trustees. She was 
later elected to a full term in May 2021. As a FWISD board member 
Brookins' main focus was on advancing opportunities for young women and 
children and ensuring all daycare facilities in Fort Worth were on the 
same page as the district's early learning program. She was also an 
early supporter and board member for the district's Young Women's 
Leadership Academy.
  As a part of Fort Worth's 4th District, she represented 13 schools 
which included O.D. Wyatt High School, I.M. Terrell Academy, 
Morningside Middle School, Morningside Elementary School, W.M. Green 
Elementary School, David K. Sellars Elementary School, Harlean Beal 
Elementary School, Clifford Davis Elementary School, Carter Park 
Elementary School, Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School, Carroll Peak 
Elementary School, Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School, and Versia 
Williams Elementary School.
  It was said that Brookins was always focused on students and never 
allowed any opportunity to further their needs to be lost. She always 
wanted to ensure that families received resources that allowed 
stability and a good education for their children. Brookins was a 
champion for kids and a person who embraced her board work with 
collegiality and dedication.
  Daphne Brookins leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment to 
service that will be missed by all in the Fort Worth community.

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