[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 31 (Monday, March 13, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S2025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RONALD SEAWRIGHT OF ST. LOUIS

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of an exceptional Missouri student.
  Second grader Ronald Seawright of St. Louis has taken it upon himself 
to lead his peers in the St. Louis Public School District in an effort 
to end school violence, particularly bullying. Using his personal 
experiences at Laclede Elementary School during his first grade year, 
Ronald published a short book entitled ``The Bully,'' which he hopes 
will guide other students to free themselves from bullying.
  Ronald's book, ``The Bully,'' explains who bullies are and what they 
do, as well as how to respond when you are frightened by a bully. 
Ronald's advice is sound: do not suffer the intimidation of a bully. He 
stresses the importance of communicating to trusted adults in order to 
help students overcome peer violence and abuse in its early stages 
before the school's learning environment is disrupted.
  With the aid of his mother and local leaders, Ronald continues to 
spread his message. On March 14, 2006, public schools across the city 
of St. Louis are celebrating Live Bully-Free Day. Ronald has invited 
other school children to join him in learning the personal and social 
skills necessary to protect themselves from bullies, gangs, and their 
tactics. Ronald deserves to be commended not only for his courage but 
also for his great service and leadership in our community.
  Mr. President, I encourage you and other Members of the Senate to 
join me in recognizing the initiative of this brave and creative young 
man, Ronald Seawright.

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