[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT CATHERINE ``TRINKA'' 
                                 TAYLOR

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Catherine 
``Trinka'' Taylor of Dallas, Texas and present her with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Trinka has dedicated herself to faithfully 
serving our community.
  A sixth-generation Texan, Trinka was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew 
up in Houston. She attended Rice University before transferring to the 
prestigious Cornell University, where she earned her bachelor's degree 
in architecture. Her passion for architectural design pushed her to 
pursue opportunities in some of our most storied cities like New York 
City, Boston, and Dallas. No matter where she lived, her dedication to 
upholding conservative values never wavered. For many decades, Trinka 
served in leadership roles as an Election Judge, Precinct Chairman, 
executive committee member of Southern Methodist University, board 
member of the Southwestern Medical Foundation, and as President of the 
Park Cities Republican Women.
  Trinka has continued to stay involved in our community as a member of 
the Texas Federation of Republican Women, Dallas County Republican 
Executive Committee, and the Dallas County Council of Republican Women. 
Her passion for freedom, opportunity, patriotism, and our nation's 
values has pushed her to drive us forward to a better tomorrow. For her 
outstanding contributions to the Republican Party, Trinka received the 
Betty Marquis Award and was selected by former Texas Governor George W. 
Bush to serve on the Nominations Committee for the Governor's Awards 
for Excellence in Arts, Humanities, and Science. She also served as a 
commissioner of the Texas Commission of the Arts from 1998 to 2002. In 
her free time, Trinka enjoys fly fishing, Canoeing, and spending time 
with her children and grandchildren. She is a devoted woman of faith 
and attends Saint Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas. 
Trinka has truly made an incredible impact on the world around us, and 
I wish her continued success for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow my friend Trinka with the Patriot Award for 
her exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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