[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 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS DALLAS REGION

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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, Communities in Schools Dallas Region. A local nonprofit founded 
in 1985, Communities in Schools supports North Texas children on the 
Texas Education Agency's ``at-risk'' list through academic and mental 
health intervention as well as social services. The organization is 
working to improve outcomes for K-12 children in school and at home by 
removing barriers to success.
  As the winter weather moved into North Texas, CIS Dallas began their 
annual Holiday Drive to keep students warm, healthy, and ready to 
learn. With the help of community members, the organization collected 
coats, gloves, blankets, hygiene products, and other essentials to 
deliver directly to students in need. In 2024, the nonprofit was able 
to assist 10,000 North Texas students.
  I thank Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region for going above 
and beyond to support at-risk students in our community.

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