[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E391-E392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT ANDY HOPKINS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Andy ``Hop'' 
Hopkins of Celina, Texas, and present him with the Congressional 
Patriot Award. Andy has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our 
community and country.
  Andy was born in Columbus, Ohio, and he attended Plano Senior High 
School. After graduating in 1983, he joined the United States Army as 
an infantryman, where he demonstrated discipline, leadership, and duty 
to serving our nation. After his Army service, Andy built and managed 
several successful businesses, including a national natural products 
distribution company and one of the top-performing UPS franchise in 
North Texas. He was also elected to the Celina City Council in 2015, 
where his leadership as Mayor Pro Tempore and councilmember has played 
a critical role in the city's rapid economic growth and development.
  In addition to his public service, Andy is very involved in the North 
Texas community. He is a founding member and the current Commander of 
American Legion Post 145 in Celina and serves on the Board of Directors 
for the Celina Chamber of Commerce, Rodeo Celina, and the Celina Local 
Business Alliance. Andy regularly attends the First United Methodist 
church in Celina and previously served on the church council. For his 
remarkable contributions to the City of Celina, Andy has received the 
2022 Business of the Year

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award from the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce. I am pleased to 
recognize him today for a lifetime of public service and continued 
commitment to advancing our community and nation.
  It is an honor to bestow Andy with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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