Recognizing My Possibilities Founder and Chairman, Charmaine Solomon

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Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Mrs. Charmaine Solomon for her nearly fourteen years of dedicated service and leadership as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of My Possibilities, a first-of-its-kind organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As the mother of a special needs son, Charmaine envisioned a future where her son had access to opportunities following high school that would allow him to grow and discover his full potential. Determined to make her dream a reality, she partnered with two other mothers who shared her same vision--creating an organization whose services would improve not only their children's future, but would also impact the lives of countless North Texans.

Founded in 2008, My Possibilities served as the first full-day, full- year continuing educational program for adults with developmental disabilities in Collin County. Under her steadfast leadership, the organization has worked with over 600 HIPster's--Hugely Important People--equipping them with the tools needed to develop employable skills and live full and independent lives. The college-style campus offers students educational, socialization, and residential opportunities as well as job placement programs in the community.

Throughout Charmaine's tenure, she could regularly be found roaming the halls of the campus, interacting with students, and giving them high-fives and hugs. As a testament to her many efforts and in honor of her dedication, in 2019 the Plano Independent School District named their Adult Transition Center after Charmaine.

In addition to her service with My Possibilities, Mrs. Solomon is a Licensed Professional Counselor, devoted wife, and loving mother of four. She has been an active member of CASA of Collin County for more than eight years and has also volunteered her time working with at-risk youth at CITY House.

Madam Speaker, as Charmaine Solomon begins a new chapter of her life following her final meeting as the longtime Chairman of My Possibilities, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me today in honoring her incredible impact in North Texas and the Third Congressional District.

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