[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E299-E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 2, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. 
Crystal Evans.
  Crystal Evans resides in Crenshaw, Mississippi, with her husband, 
Joeseph. She currently serves as an Alderwoman for the town of Crenshaw 
and is in her second elected term, where she works collaboratively with 
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to advance the town's vision as a 
``Small Town with Big Dreams.''

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  Crystal earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of 
Mississippi and later obtained her master's degree from the University 
of New England. Following her graduation in 2015, she began her 
professional career at Region One Mental Health Center, where she 
served Quitman, Coahoma, and Tallahatchie counties as a Co-Occurring 
Disorder Specialist.
  Driven by a strong commitment to community engagement and public 
service, Crystal later joined Health Connect America as a Mental Health 
Therapist. Her dedication to client advocacy, clinical excellence, and 
leadership development led to her appointment as Clinical Supervisor at 
Health Connect America in Senatobia, Mississippi, where she currently 
works. In this role, she provides clinical oversight, supervision, and 
support to ensure quality mental-health services for individuals and 
families across the region.
  Crystal is deeply passionate about advocating for others, 
particularly vulnerable and underserved populations. Her civic service 
is grounded in her belief in listening to understand and acting with 
purpose and integrity. Through her work as an Alderwoman, she has 
focused on fostering growth, positive change, accountability, and 
resilience within the Crenshaw community.
  Faith and service are central to Crystal's life. She is an active 
member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as 
a choir member, conference call coordinator, deaconess, Bible class 
facilitator, and director of the Mental Health Ministry.
  Crystal was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, 
Upsilon Tau Zeta Chapter, on December 16, 2017. Through Zeta's 
principles, she has strengthened her commitment to sisterhood, service, 
leadership, and community engagement.
  Crystal remains dedicated to building stronger communities through 
ethical leadership, and compassionate service, and a steadfast 
commitment to progress.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. 
Crystal Evans for her dedication in serving her community.

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