[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E683-E684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT DRU NEWMAN

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 28, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Drusilla 
``Dru'' Wade Newman of Frisco, Texas, and present her with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Dru has dedicated herself to faithfully 
serving our community.
  Dru is a fourth-generation resident of Frisco and graduated from 
Frisco High School in 1974. She earned her bachelor's degree in 
secondary education from Baylor University in 1978. For over 45 years, 
Dru has been a fantastic community leader and passionate advocate for 
youth education. She worked closely with the Frisco Education 
Foundation to help provide students with scholarships. Furthermore, Dru 
mentored young adults at her church while being involved in local 
parent-teacher associations and booster clubs.
  In addition to her work on education, Dru has continued to be 
involved in charitable efforts in Frisco to help families in need. She 
participated in mission trips around the world to support humanitarian 
efforts and share her faith. Dru also worked with the Frisco Heritage 
Association to organize and fundraise for their annual Heritage Days 
event, which highlights the beauty and rich history of the city. She 
has a servant's heart, and her generosity and kindness has not gone 
unnoticed by those around her. In her free time, Dru is an avid sports 
fan, and she enjoys cheering for the Baylor Bears. Along with her 
husband Jim, she attends Frisco First Baptist Church. I am proud of the 
work Dru has accomplished for our community, and I wish her continued 
success for many years to come.

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  It is an honor to bestow Dru with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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