[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E30]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO TINA WASHINGTON

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 14, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown 
Hero, Tina Washington. As director of the Fort Worth non-profit Above 
the Clouds-Texas, Tina is making a remarkable impact by providing free 
arts education to North Texas children aged 5-17. Her organization is 
dedicated to supporting financially insecure families through classes 
like classical ballet, hip-hop and drama, along with the requisite 
equipment, like ballet shoes and tutus.
  Tina and her team at Above the Clouds-Texas, are helping to instill 
self-discipline, self-control, and higher self-esteem in our youth. The 
mentorship and growth opportunities help steer young North Texans away 
from negative influences, empowering them to dream big and work hard to 
achieve goals.
  I commend Tina's steadfast dedication to uplifting families by 
enriching the lives of North Texas children through the creative arts.

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