Recognizing A Lifetime of Service By Dumfries Native Tisha Lewis

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Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ms. Tisha Lewis for her dedication to her hometown of Dumfries, Virginia and the surrounding community.

Tisha Lewis was born and raised in Dumfries, Virginia and attended Montclair Elementary School, Saunders Middle School, and Hylton High School. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Virginia Tech, Ms. Lewis successfully pursued a career in journalism, working at television stations across the country in New York City, Bakersfield, California, Miami, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Lewis has reported on top national stories and interviewed notable figures, such as former President Bill Clinton, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In 2015, the Dumfries community excitedly welcomed her back home to Virginia when she started as an anchor on FOX 5 DC. Since then, the community has been proud to watch her on screen and grateful for her many contributions to Dumfries and communities across Virginia. Ms. Lewis co-founded Sisters Peak, a youth mentorship program that empowers young girls in the community to rise to their full potential. In 2023, she received the President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding service to her community.

Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Ms. Tisha Lewis for her leadership and compassion, as well as being honored with the Town of Dumfries' 2024 Hometown Hero Award. This remarkable achievement is a testament to her unwavering dedication and her deep commitment to her hometown.

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