[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1165]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING STATE REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT SANFORD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize and salute State 
Representative Scott Sanford, a steadfast leader who has faithfully 
served the constituents of Texas' House District 70 over the past 
decade.
  A proud Texas native, Mr. Sanford earned his Bachelor and Masters 
degrees from Baylor University prior to beginning his career as a 
certified public accountant. In 1997, Scott heeded a new calling by 
joining the ministry at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Texas, where 
he currently serves as the Executive Pastor.
  In 2012, Sanford undertook a new mission of service after being 
elected to Texas House District 70, which encompasses the rapidly 
growing Collin County cities of McKinney, Melissa, Celina, Prosper, 
Anna, Princeton, and Weston.
  During his time in the Texas Legislature, he has proudly held the 
positions of Texas GOP Caucus Policy Chair during the 86th and 87th 
Legislative Sessions and also served as the Chairman of the Texas 
Prayer Caucus. Notable past committee assignments include the House 
Public Education Committee, Health & Human Services Committee, Urban 
Affairs Committee, Land & Resource Management Committee, Juvenile 
Justice & Family Issues Committee, and the Corrections Committee. Rep. 
Sanford also currently serves on the prestigious Ways & Means 
Committee, Insurance Committee, and the House Administration Committee.
  His proudest legislative achievements include the Pastor Protection 
Act, the Bonton Farms Act, the Don't Pass the Trash Bill, and the 
Freedom to Worship Act. For his many efforts, he was recognized by 
Texas Values as a ``Faith & Family Champion,'' by Texas CASA with the 
``Big Voices for Little Texans'' Award, and by the Texas Conservative 
Coalition as a ``Courageous Conservative.''
  Representative Sanford's deep commitment to his community and 
constituents is evidenced by his work as a member of the board for 
Smiles Charity and Collin County Meals on Wheels, as a member of the 
Rotary Club of McKinney and the McKinney Chamber of Commerce, and as a 
mentor to students in McKinney Independent School District through the 
REACH program.
  Representative Sanford has truly fostered a tremendous legacy of 
servant leadership. Now as he prepares to begin a new season of life 
alongside his wife, Shelly, it is with gratitude that I ask my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in recognizing 
his many contributions throughout his career in public service while 
wishing him and his family all the best in this next chapter.

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