[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DIYA BALAGOPAL

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Diya Balagopal 
of Frisco, Texas, for her outstanding community service and advocacy 
for wildlife and environmental conservation.
  Ms. Balagopal is currently a student at Reedy High School in Frisco, 
and she serves as the President of the Nature's Nurturers Club. As part 
of Project Green Schools, she created a project titled Preserve the 
Prairie, which seeks to increase community engagement and involvement 
in conservation efforts of the endangered Blackland Prairie ecosystem. 
Through Preserve the Prairie, Ms. Balagopal led the campaign to inform 
Texans about the importance of the Blackland Prairie and distributed 
thousands of seeds balls. This has resulted in over 5,000 native 
Blackland Prairie plants being restored to their natural habitat.
  For her exceptional efforts, Ms. Balagopal has been recognized by 
Jeff Cheney, the Mayor of Frisco, and presented with the prestigious 
Green Difference Award at the Department of Energy. The Green 
Difference Award honors extraordinary students who have made 
significant contributions to environmental conservation initiatives. I 
am proud of the work Ms. Balagopal has accomplished, and I'm confident 
she will continue to make a positive impact on the world around us.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol in recognition of Ms. Balagopal's leadership and excellence. I 
wish her the best of luck and continued success in the new school year.

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