[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HOMETOWN HEROES BRENDA AND DAVID HUGHES

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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 Brenda and 
David Hughes, creators of the ``Stay in the Light'' Christmas light 
exhibit. Their award-winning ``Stay in the Light'' spectacle was 
started in memory of their son, Nathaniel, who struggled with 
depression. Nathaniel passed away in April of 2019, and the festivities 
that the Hughes' host are in honor of his memory. The Hughes family 
accepts donations of blankets and socks that are donated to Meals on 
Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for the elderly.
  Food items and toys are also accepted for donation. Brenda and David 
commit over 100 hours and hang 60,000 lights to honor Nathaniel and 
give back to those in need within their community. I thank Brenda and 
David Hughes for bringing extra light to our North Texas community.

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