[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SANDY BARBER

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
to the Fannin County community by Sandy Barber. For over 22 years, Mrs. 
Barber has served as the Executive Director of the Fannin County 
Children's Center, and she has over 31 years of experience in the 
nonprofit and child welfare sectors.
  A native of Arlington, Mrs. Barber graduated from Austin College in 
Sherman, Texas. Her passion for child welfare services originates from 
her longtime desire to help put an end to the victims of abuse. Under 
her leadership, Fannin County Children's Center has expanded its 
community programs and outreach to assist children who have been abused 
and neglected. Some of these efforts include expanding mental health 
services, offering emergency resources and providing clothing. Mrs. 
Barber also oversaw the purchase and renovation of their current 
facility in Bonham, Texas.
  Moreover, Mrs. Barber has served on the board for Texas Court 
Appointed Special Advocates and the Children's Advocacy Centers of 
Texas. To recognize her outstanding work, she was named the Texoma 
Regional Citizen of the Year and Bonham Citizen of the Year. Mrs. 
Barber also received the Athena Leadership Award and the Angels in 
Adoption Award in 2019. I'm confident that many young people have been 
inspired by Mrs. Barber's efforts and have no doubt that they will 
follow her footsteps to help prevent horrific acts of child abuse.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize Mrs. Barber's important contributions to the 
children of North Texas. May God Bless her.

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