[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1839]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROGER BRYAN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Roger Bryan. Mr. 
Bryan served the Clark County School District as an educator and 
administrator for over 35 years, and this year he will be celebrating 
the 10th anniversary of an elementary school being named in his honor.
  Roger Bryan began his career as an educator before the age of 20. 
After only five years of teaching Roger was offered a principal 
position. In his 25 years in that capacity, he had the honor of opening 
three new schools and positively influencing innumerable young minds. 
He is an outstanding educator whose commitment to our community has 
made a profound difference to the students of Clark County. Roger was 
considered to be a ``hands-on'' administrator. It was not uncommon for 
him to stop by classes in order to teach a lesson in math or reading. 
Later on in his career, Roger went on to serve the Clark County School 
District as a school facilitator and as a member of the Elementary 
Division Administrative Team. In Roger's 35 years as a teacher, 
principal, and central office administrator, he never used a single 
sick day. Roger's commitment to education throughout his career is 
admirable.
  Roger has not only served the Clark County School District, but he 
has also managed to coach basketball and be actively involved in the 
Boy Scouts of America. He has coached school and community basketball 
teams, many of which have gone to state and national championships. 
Being an Eagle Scout himself, Roger has continued to be involved in the 
organization by serving as a member of the Council Training Team and as 
an Explorer Unit leader.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Roger Bryan. His commitment to 
education as well as his involvement in the community should serve as 
an example to us all. I applaud his dedication and wish him the best.

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