[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MY POSSIBILITIES FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, CHARMAINE SOLOMON

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 19, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Mrs. Charmaine 
Solomon for her nearly fourteen years of dedicated service and 
leadership as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of My 
Possibilities, a first-of-its-kind organization serving adults with 
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  As the mother of a special needs son, Charmaine envisioned a future 
where her son had access to opportunities following high school that 
would allow him to grow and discover his full potential. Determined to 
make her dream a reality, she partnered with two other mothers who 
shared her same vision--creating an organization whose services would 
improve not only their children's future, but would also impact the 
lives of countless North Texans.
  Founded in 2008, My Possibilities served as the first full-day, full-
year continuing educational program for adults with developmental 
disabilities in Collin County. Under her steadfast leadership, the 
organization has worked with over 600 HIPster's--Hugely Important 
People--equipping them with the tools needed to develop employable 
skills and live full and independent lives. The college-style campus 
offers students educational, socialization, and residential 
opportunities as well as job placement programs in the community.
  Throughout Charmaine's tenure, she could regularly be found roaming 
the halls of the campus, interacting with students, and giving them 
high-fives and hugs. As a testament to her many efforts and in honor of 
her dedication, in 2019 the Plano Independent School District named 
their Adult Transition Center after Charmaine.
  In addition to her service with My Possibilities, Mrs. Solomon is a 
Licensed Professional Counselor, devoted wife, and loving mother of 
four. She has been an active member of CASA of Collin County for more 
than eight years and has also volunteered her time working with at-risk 
youth at CITY House.
  Madam Speaker, as Charmaine Solomon begins a new chapter of her life 
following her final meeting as the longtime Chairman of My 
Possibilities, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me today in honoring her incredible impact in North Texas and the 
Third Congressional District.

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