[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO JACK BLOCKER

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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, Jack Blocker, a North Texas native who was inspired to pursue 
music at 17 years old.
  After attending Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Jack went on to 
the University of Arkansas and joined the band Rightfield. A self-
taught musician, he continued his journey after graduation by moving to 
Nashville to pursue his talent while also working as a freelance 
graphic designer.
  Jack decided to take a chance and audition for American Idol, 
performing one of his original songs. As one of the last contestants 
from the Nashville area, he originally received two ``no'' votes before 
he was brought back into the audition room to learn he'd be heading to 
Hollywood. After making it through nine rounds of eliminations, Jack 
made it to the final episode, taking home third place for American Idol 
Season 22.
  I'd like to thank Jack for serving as a role model for aspiring 
musicians in our community.

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