[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E193]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO NICOLE SMALL

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dallas native 
Nicole Small. She has gone above and beyond to improve our community, 
dedicating her time to civic leadership through philanthropy and 
science innovation. As CEO of LH Capital and Lyda Hill Philanthropies 
(LHP), she's shaping the future of science, technology, and nature 
Nicole is building a strong biotech hub in North Texas, including 
through the development and expansion of Pegasus Park.
  Through her work at LHP, Nicole co-founded the IF/THEN initiative to 
encourage women and girls to pursue STEM careers. As part of this, 
Small is also an Executive Producer of CBS's Mission Unstoppable.
  Nicole's leadership at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a 
further testament to her ability to bring communities together and 
create a lasting impact. She raised over $200 million to merge three 
museums into one and led the Perot Museum into a new era of excellence. 
Most recently, she was honored by Texas Woman's University as the 2025 
Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award.
  I thank Nicole for her continued dedication to improving our 
community.

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