HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO HEATHER TORRES

On 2026-09-15, Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO HEATHER TORRES" in the House.

HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO HEATHER TORRES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E929] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO HEATHER TORRES ______ HON. BETH VAN DUYNE of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize our Texas-24 Hometown Hero, Heather Torres. Every Fall, Heather transforms porches across North Texas and beyond into festive autumn displays. Heather started decorating her own porch in 2013, a fun hobby that quickly grew into something more. In 2020, she launched Porch Pumpkins, hoping to decorate porches for friends and family, but through word of mouth, she ended up delivering and designing for over 250 homes. After her first year, Heather expanded her festive designs to Houston, and this year expanded to Austin. Her creations have become a staple across our Noah Texas communities This past year they had then biggest season yet. From a personal passion for pumpkins, to a thriving small business that spreads joy throughout North Texas, we enjoy watching Heather's success glow each year. I thank Heather for bringing fall cheer across North Texas, one pumpkin at a time. ____________________