[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HOMETOWN HERO--DONNA CRANSTON

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Donna 
Cranston of Coppell, Texas as this week's Texas-24 Hometown Hero. 
Donna's commitment to supporting our veterans has made a great impact 
on our community.
  Donna started an organization called Defenders of Freedom when her 
son Matt served in Iraq. Matt experienced a lot of action and trauma 
while serving and came home with severe PTSD, which many veterans 
across the nation also face. Donna and Defenders of Freedom were able 
to partner with members of the medical community to treat veterans with 
brain treatment.
  Defenders of Freedom provides donors with the organization they need 
to support post 
9/11 Veterans in their transition to civilian life through emergency 
financial assistance, morale building programs, and traumatic brain 
injury treatment.
  I thank Donna for the support and care she is sharing with our 
veterans who have fought to protect us and our Nation. Her 
contributions and sacrifices do not go unnoticed and the impact she is 
making on the lives of Texas-24 veterans is immensely appreciated.

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