HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS

HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 61 (Thursday, April 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E299-E300] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MRS. CRYSTAL EVANS ______ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, April 2, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mrs. Crystal Evans. Crystal Evans resides in Crenshaw, Mississippi, with her husband, Joeseph. She currently serves as an Alderwoman for the town of Crenshaw and is in her second elected term, where she works collaboratively with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to advance the town's vision as a ``Small Town with Big Dreams.'' [[Page E300]] Crystal earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Mississippi and later obtained her master's degree from the University of New England. Following her graduation in 2015, she began her professional career at Region One Mental Health Center, where she served Quitman, Coahoma, and Tallahatchie counties as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist. Driven by a strong commitment to community engagement and public service, Crystal later joined Health Connect America as a Mental Health Therapist. Her dedication to client advocacy, clinical excellence, and leadership development led to her appointment as Clinical Supervisor at Health Connect America in Senatobia, Mississippi, where she currently works. In this role, she provides clinical oversight, supervision, and support to ensure quality mental-health services for individuals and families across the region. Crystal is deeply passionate about advocating for others, particularly vulnerable and underserved populations. Her civic service is grounded in her belief in listening to understand and acting with purpose and integrity. Through her work as an Alderwoman, she has focused on fostering growth, positive change, accountability, and resilience within the Crenshaw community. Faith and service are central to Crystal's life. She is an active member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as a choir member, conference call coordinator, deaconess, Bible class facilitator, and director of the Mental Health Ministry. Crystal was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Tau Zeta Chapter, on December 16, 2017. Through Zeta's principles, she has strengthened her commitment to sisterhood, service, leadership, and community engagement. Crystal remains dedicated to building stronger communities through ethical leadership, and compassionate service, and a steadfast commitment to progress. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mrs. Crystal Evans for her dedication in serving her community. ____________________