[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO BROOKE DONELSON

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown 
Hero, Brooke Donelson. As a passionate advocate and board member for 
Dallas CASA, Brooke is dedicated to restoring the innocence of children 
who have experienced abuse and neglect. Dallas Court Appointed Special 
Advocates are trained to advocate for children living in the Dallas 
County welfare system, providing reports for court hearings that help 
decide the best possible outcomes for children in foster care.
  Since becoming a volunteer in 2018, Brooke has worked tirelessly on 
her cases, serving as a powerful voice for children who are unable to 
speak for themselves. She has also been a Young Professionals Council 
Board Member since 2019, where she does outreach, fundraising, and 
advocate recruitment for the non-profit.
  I am grateful for Brooke's dedication to protecting North Texas 
children.

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