[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
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                       HOMETOWN HERO--TOM LANDIS

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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 Tom Landis, the 
founder of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Dallas, Texas. Howdy Homemade 
was founded with the idea to create more jobs for individuals with 
special needs by uniting with delicious ice cream.
  Howdy Homemade was created in Dallas, Texas in December of 2015. Tom 
founded his business with the purpose of giving the special needs 
communities meaningful employment opportunities in a positive 
environment. Tom gives people with intellectual or developmental 
disabilities confidence, structure, and a sense of pride by working at 
Howdy Homemade. Tom has since created over 168 jobs throughout the U.S. 
and is consistently giving individuals with special needs an 
outstanding employment opportunity in a reinforcing environment.
  I commend Tom for going above and beyond for our community. His 
selflessness and dedication do not go unnoticed.

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