[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HOMETOWN HERO--THOMAS BOOTHBY

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Thomas 
Boothby, a high school senior at Trinity Valley School who has gone 
above and beyond to give back to underprivileged North Texas students.
  Thomas had the selfless goal of giving kids the same opportunity to 
learn that he has. That is why he started Tools to Teach, a nonprofit 
organization designed to help kids excel in the classroom even though 
they might not have the necessary resources to do so.
  With Tools to Teach, Thomas puts together backpacks full of supplies 
to give to students around DFW, which has helped them stay in school 
and increased literacy rates in our community.
  Thomas's selfless pursuit to help his community and the next 
generation of North Texans should serve as an inspiration to all of us.
  On behalf of everyone in DFW, I'd like to thank Thomas for his work 
and wish him the best as he finishes up high school this year.

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