[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO ST. ANN MAGI MINISTRY

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 14, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown 
Hero, St. Ann Magi Ministry in Coppell. More than 30 years ago, St. Ann 
Catholic Parish began its Magi Ministry, giving 100 gifts to those who 
would have otherwise gone without. Over the years, the ministry has 
grown to be one of the most important parts of the parish's Christmas 
season. More than 3,400 children, seniors, seminarians, and families 
received Christmas gifts this year thanks to the generosity of 
parishioners.
  Beginning the weekend before Thanksgiving, parish members can choose 
an ornament from a tree around the church. Each ornament contains a 
gift request from a child in the St. Ann community, residents of 
Hillcrest and Ewing Houses, as well as children from Blessed Sacrament. 
The volunteers at Magi Ministry collect, sort, and wrap the gifts 
before individually delivering them to their recipients.
  My heartfelt thanks go out to St. Ann volunteers for spreading 
Christmas love and cheer throughout our community. They are a shining 
example of what makes North Texas great.

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