[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HOMETOWN HERO--CRYSTAL SCANIO

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero of the Week, Crystal Scanio, for her dedication to 
improving the lives of students and teachers in the Irving ISD school 
system.
  Since 2012, Crystal has been an integral part of Irving Schools 
Foundation, a nonprofit that provides financial resources to maximize 
educational opportunities for teachers and students in Irving ISD by 
funding innovative programs, scholarships, and activities.
  Her work on Irving Schools Foundation's ``Food for Thought'' program 
has helped provide 1,400 food bags to North Texas students facing food 
insecurity.
  Crystal has also played an integral role in their ``Spark Tank'' 
program, a competitive grant program that awards funds for innovative 
classroom projects and learning experiences for students of all ages 
across Irving ISD. Since Crystal joined Irving Schools Foundation, she 
has helped fund 303 projects representing over $1 million, impacting 
over 180,000 students, teachers, and staff.
  Crystal has gone above and beyond to ensure the next generation of 
North Texans is set up for success. On behalf of the entire community, 
I'd like to thank Crystal for her work and look forward to seeing the 
incredible impact she has made on Texas-24.

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