[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 140 (Tuesday, August 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO MARTHA DAY

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 29, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Martha Day, co-
founder and president of The Vitamin Bridge in Coppell.
  The Vitamin Bridge is a nonprofit organization that provides 
expecting mothers of low socioeconomic status with prenatal vitamins 
and nutritional information. Martha started the Vitamin Bridge 
following her experiences volunteering at a pregnancy crisis center. 
She realized there was a need for someone to give access to prenatal 
vitamins for moms-to-be that could not afford them or were unaware of 
their importance. If women were given the resources that The Vitamin 
Bridge offers, then they would be more likely to have a successful 
pregnancy.
  To date, The Vitamin Bridge has helped nearly 50,000 women receive 
prenatal vitamins and nutrition education at no cost. I thank Martha 
for providing expecting mothers in our community with an equal 
opportunity to have a healthy pregnancy. Her selflessness and 
dedication do not go unnoticed.

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