By U.S. Rep. Colin Allred
D-TX32
It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your representative in Congress. Before I go, I want to thank you and all the amazing folks in Texas’s 32nd District for trusting me to serve my home of North Texas in Congress for the past six years.
I delivered my farewell speech on the House floor this week.
I came to Washington ready to roll up my sleeves, reach across the aisle, and pass commonsense legislation to deliver for North Texans. I’m proud of all of our accomplishments. Together, we’ve done big things: established the Garland VA Medical Center, capped the cost of insulin for seniors, and brought thousands of high-tech manufacturing jobs to Texas.
During the pandemic, we passed lifesaving legislation and helped revive the economy. We also passed historic legislation that will impact Texans for years to come, such as the CHIPS Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the PACT Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
I know I served during a time of great uncertainty– a pandemic, an insurrection, deep political divides– but my focus always remained the same: serving North Texans. I am so proud of our team’s work helping constituents resolve issues they faced with federal agencies. My team closed more than 4,300 cases for North Texans and saved our community more than $57 million.
Growing up, this community gave me everything. It’s why I fought for legislation that expands access and opportunities so that all Texans can live their version of the American dream and get into the middle class.
American democracy is great because it doesn’t begin or end with one elected official. It is not about one person. Our democracy works best when everyone actively participates.
I look forward to making a difference in our community beyond this office and am optimistic about the future. I know Representative-elect Julie Johnson will serve Texas’s 32nd District with honor.
I’ll be forever grateful for the support, engagement and encouragement over the years.
