[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E621-E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE IT'S ABOUT THE KIDS MENTOR PROGRAM

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                         HON. JASMINE CROCKETT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2025

  Ms. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
organization in Texas' 30th Congressional District, It's About the Kids 
Mentor Program, a community organization committed to empowering 
families and youth in Dallas, Texas. With a mission ``to focus on the 
kids of today, which will strengthen our youth of tomorrow who will 
become the adults of the future,'' It's About the Kids provides 
impactful programs that center around youth mentorship, community 
service, literacy advancement, professional development, and 
contributing significantly to the well-being and growth of families in 
our community. By focusing on these initiatives, participants can 
develop the necessary skills needed to thrive today.
  Founded in 2001 by Baldwin and Crystal Hamilton, It's About the Kids 
Mentor Program began outreach in Marietta, Georgia, then following the 
Hamiltons' move to Dallas in 2012, they expanded their reach to Dallas 
and most recently have expanded to Shreveport in 2024. The Hamiltons 
have intentionally poured

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into the lives of young people by providing mentorship and developing 
participants' literacy skills and interest in public service. Through 
programs such as the Little Library Program, they have partnered with 
educators and libraries to provide resources for over 500 children to 
develop strong literacy skills, It's About the Kids continues to be an 
excellent asset to the constituents of TX-30. For the past two years, 
they have partnered with my office for our annual Fish `n' Kids and 
Kids `n' Kites events, which give kids the opportunity to engage in 
outdoor activities, build relationships with local law enforcement, and 
interact with members of the community.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work that Baldwin and Crystal Hamilton 
and It's About the Kids Mentor Program have done in our district and 
look forward to their continued impact on our community.

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