[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 31 (Friday, February 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO MEALS ON WHEELS OF TARRANT COUNTY

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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, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County. Since 1973, the organization 
has been helping some of North Texas' most vulnerable citizens. By 
providing home-delivered meals, professional case management, and other 
necessary services or items, the organization helps homebound, elderly, 
and disabled individuals to remain living independently. In addition to 
delivering over 1 million meals each year, the organization holds an 
annual Silver Santa Campaign to help spread holiday cheer.
  The holiday initiative involves collecting and distributing gifts to 
the citizens they serve daily. Committed case managers compile wish 
lists from Tarrant County's most vulnerable and isolated residents. 
With the help of community donations and volunteers, they strive to 
fulfill these wishes, personally delivering gifts to recipients' homes. 
This year, 800 homebound individuals were ``adopted'' and received 
special surprises to brighten their holiday season.
  I'm grateful to Wheels on Meals of Tarrant County for their year-
round work and going the extra mile during the holiday season to bring 
cheer and comfort to members of our community.

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