[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT HEATHER BOWERS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Heather 
Bowers of Frisco, Texas, and present her with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Heather has faithfully dedicated herself to serving our 
community.
  Heather was born in Waco, Texas in 1977 and moved to Carrollton in 
1980 where she resided until she married her husband, Jason. She 
graduated from the University of North Texas in 2002 with a Bachelor of 
Applied Arts and Sciences degree and then moved to Frisco in 2005 where 
she raised her two children, Macy and Caleb. Heather has been President 
of Lone Star Benefits since 2000, buying the agency 4 years ago and 
building a thriving employee benefits agency with her husband.
  Since her move to Frisco, she has been actively involved with 
numerous community and political organizations in North Texas. 
Heather's strength is not only due to her love of lifting weights, but 
also evidenced by her service to the city through roles on the boards 
of Frisco Community Development Corporation, Frisco Chamber of Commerce 
and Frisco Family Services. She is invested in our youth and schools as 
a District Improvement Committee and Mindbender Academy Committee 
member. Heather's philanthropic passion is notable, as her family and 
business support organizations such as National Breast Cancer 
Foundation, Community Council of Greater Dallas and Los Barrios Unidos 
Community Clinic.
  I am proud to recognize Heather today for her outstanding efforts to 
support those in need and uplift those she works with. I'm confident 
she will continue to make a positive impact in our community for many 
years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Heather with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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