[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HOMETOWN HERO--AVERY HILL

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero of the week, Avery Hill, an avid reader and young woman 
who has gone above and beyond to better our community.
  Avery began volunteering with Exodus Ministries, a nonprofit designed 
to transform the lives of previously incarcerated mothers and their 
children. While volunteering at the Exodus House--a transitional house 
for the mothers and their children--she noticed the children's library 
shelves were bare. Inspired to share her passion for reading with 
underprivileged children, Avery took action.
  During the onset of the COVID pandemic, Avery began organizing book 
drives. She spread the word around her community to leave any books, 
games, or elementary school supplies on their doorsteps, where she 
would then go door to door to pick them up.
  After organizing all the donations, Avery not only stocked the 
library's shelves with 600 new books, but revamped it by adding a 
mural, new curtains, 300 building blocks, and 50 games.
  Avery's story should serve as an inspiration to all of us to not only 
give back to our community but leave it better than when we found it.
  I wish Avery the best of luck as she heads off to college this fall, 
and thank her for her dedication to helping our fellow North Texans.

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