[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEART'S DESIRE

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 10, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 30th 
anniversary of Heart's Desire in Frisco, Texas.
  In 1995, Sherri Hale and Molly Hoebeke founded Heart's Desire, the 
first gift shop in Frisco. What started off as a hobby between friends 
has transformed into a very successful small business and a must-visit 
attraction for Frisco residents and tourists. From gourmet food, 
jewelry, handbags, to lake-themed gifts, Heart's Desire offers an 
incredible, diverse selection of goods and a warm, welcoming 
environment for visitors. When conceptualizing name ideas for the 
store, Sherri and Molly leaned on their faith for inspiration and 
ultimately settled on ``Heart's Desire,'' a reference from Psalm 37:4, 
to encapsulate the feeling you get when you walk through their doors. 
They attribute the business' success to their dedicated patrons and 
their hardworking staff. Now open for over three decades, visitors from 
all over the world have enjoyed the authentic and exceptional customer 
service experience in Heart's Desire.
  For their incredible commitment to serving the needs of customers and 
the community, Heart's Desire has received the Best in DFW People's 
Choice Award for best gift shop and Frisco STYLE Magazine's Best of 
Business--Outstanding Experience Award. Moreover, it has been ranked as 
one of the top 10 best spots for shopping in Frisco by Local Profile of 
Collin County. I am pleased to recognize Heart's Desire's longtime 
contributions to North Texas, and I know it will remain a gem in our 
community for many years to come.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize this wonderful occasion. I wish Sherri, Molly, and 
the staff of Heart's Desire continued success.

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