Recognizing the Work of the It's About the Kids Mentor Program

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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 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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