[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SHARON HENSON

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the contributions to 
Rockwall County by Mrs. Sharon Sparkman Henson. Mrs. Henson currently 
serves as the County Chair of the Rockwall County Republican Party and 
the Vice President of Legislature for the Rockwall County Republican 
Women's (RCRW) club.
  Mrs. Henson was born in Longview, Texas. She attended the University 
of North Texas where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and 
public relations. Shortly after graduation, Mrs. Henson began her 
career as a Marketing Manager for the John Deere company in Louisiana 
before moving back to the Lone Star State to serve as the Public 
lnformation officer for the City of Farmers Branch, Texas. While 
working on the marketing team at a medical sales company, she met and 
married the love of her life, Richard. Together, they have been happily 
married for over 27 years and raised 2 sons, Jace and Joshua.
  During college, Mrs. Henson phone banked for the Ronald Reagan 
campaign, which sparked her interest in politics. This interest led to 
her continued involvement in grassroot political campaigns. She would 
go on to serve as the Publicity Chair for the Rockwall County GOP 
before becoming County Chair in 2021. Furthermore, Mrs. Henson is a 
devoted woman of faith, and regularly attends Lakeshore Church with her 
family. She credits her strong faith to her ultimate triumph over 
breast cancer, in which she is almost 8 years cancer-free. Without 
question, her resilience and tireless efforts have greatly strengthened 
the conservative movement and the Republican Party of Texas. For her 
prominent work, Mrs. Henson has been recognized as the RCRW Woman of 
Influence.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our nation's 
Capitol to recognize Mrs. Henson's lifetime of service to the good 
people of North Texas. May God bless her.

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