HONORING MISS ADDISON HUMPHREYS FOR DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

On 2026-09-14, Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MISS ADDISON HUMPHREYS FOR DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP" in the House.

HONORING MISS ADDISON HUMPHREYS FOR DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E908] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MISS ADDISON HUMPHREYS FOR DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ______ HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ of texas in the house of representatives Monday, September 14, 2026 Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Miss Addison Humphreys of McAllen, Texas, a member of the McAllen High School Class of 2027, whose academic excellence, leadership, and service reflect the very best of South Texas. Miss Humphreys ranks among the top four percent of her graduating class, which has more than 470 students, and has pursued a rigorous course of study in preparation for a future in medicine. As State President of Texas HOSA--Future Health Professionals, she represents more than 51,000 students across 1,570 chapters and is the first student in McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County history to hold both area and state HOSA office. Her commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. She founded Books2Border, a youth-led literacy initiative that has distributed more than 5,500 books and 20 laptops, established five community libraries, rebuilt school libraries in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and expanded educational opportunities for more than 2,500 students in Mexico. Overall, Miss Humphreys has also completed more than 1,300 documented hours of community service. Through DHR Health's LASER program, she is researching childhood obesity and Type II diabetes risk in the Rio Grande Valley, has been selected to present her work internationally, and has helped educate more than 2,500 students about stroke recognition. South Texas is home to countless young people with big dreams and a desire to make a difference. Miss Humphreys is a fine example of that promise, reflecting the hard work, compassion, and spirit of service that define our communities. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Miss Addison Humphreys for her distinguished academic achievement, leadership, and service, and I wish her continued success in the years ahead. She has a bright future ahead of her and has made South Texas proud. ____________________