[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E412-E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD FOR REGGIE SMITH

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Representative 
Reginald ``Reggie'' Smith of Van Alstyne, Texas, and present him with 
the Congressional Patriot Award. Reggie is an experienced litigator and 
current member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 62.
  Reggie is a 6th generation Texan and was born in Sherman. In 1991, he 
graduated from Austin College with a degree in political science. He 
later received his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 1994 
and was admitted into the State Bar. In 2003, Reggie founded Reginald 
B. Smith Jr. PLLC, which specializes in family and civil law. Over the 
years, he has successfully practiced family law

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and was recognized as ``Best in Texoma'' by the publishers of the 
Sherman Herald-Democrat for three consecutive years.
  Before he was first elected to the Texas House in 2018, Reggie served 
as the Chairman of the Grayson County Republican Party and the Northern 
Regional Director of the Texas Republican County Chairman's 
Association. As a legislator, he serves on the Appropriations Committee 
and Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee. Throughout his time in 
the Texas House, Reggie has consistently fought to protect the unborn, 
lower taxes, defend our Constitutional rights, promote individual 
liberty, and support our schools and educators. He is actively involved 
in charitable organizations and previously served on the board of Big 
Brother Big Sisters and Friends of Scouting with the Texoma Valley Boy 
Scouts. Along with his family, Reggie attends the First Baptist Church 
in Van Alstyne. Without question, he has accomplished so much for our 
community and the State of Texas. I am proud to call Reggie a good 
friend of mine, and I wish him continued success for many years to 
come.
  It is an honor to bestow Reggie with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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