[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E31]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HOMETOWN HERO--SHRAAVYA PYDISETTI

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Shraavya 
Pydisetti, a senior at Coppell High School who established the non-
profit organization, Project Querencia. Project Querencia has completed 
over 170 projects and helped over 38,000 people since June 2020.
  Shraavya wanted to make an impact within her community, and the 
COVID-19 pandemic allowed her to conceptualize a new way to make a 
difference. Shraavya brought a group of students together in Coppell 
and this action led to the creation of Project Querencia to help their 
community during those unwavering times. The initiative has provided 
more than 6,000 appreciation packages for essential workers, 
individuals in old age homes, janitors, lunch ladies, bus drivers, and 
more. The project has also hosted clothing and food drives, cooked 
meals for the homeless, crafted handmade cards for cancer patients, 
have made numerous donations, and many more community first 
initiatives. Shraavya's non-profit organization has expanded to over 
250 members in 10 chapters.
  I commend Shraavya, for going above and beyond for our community. Her 
selflessness and dedication do not go unnoticed.

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