[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HOMETOWN HERO KRISSY SARINE-VAN BRUNT

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero Krissy Sarine-Van Brunt, who founded the non-profit 
organization Just Because, which is dedicated to giving back to under-
resourced communities in North Texas. Krissy founded Just Because after 
she and her daughter observed the hardship of homelessness in the 
scorching Texas heat. She compiled a list of several necessities that 
the homeless desire and went to Facebook to seek help. Through that 
act, Just Because was started after she received overwhelming support 
online.
  Krissy has also partnered with Bombas to donate over 8,000 pairs of 
socks to the homeless in our community. In addition to providing 
Blessing Bags to the homeless, Krissy also volunteers at nursing homes 
and animal shelters in her spare time. I'd like to thank Krissy for 
going above and beyond for our community. Her selflessness and 
dedication do not go unnoticed.

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